18 results

• Airbag Warning Issued for Illegal Inflator Devices Linked to Multiple Deaths: NHTSA

  January 14, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Chinese replacement airbag inflators amid reports that counterfeit parts may burst in crashes and spray dangerous metal shrapnel.

• Seat Belt Safety Testing May Be Resulting in More Female Injuries During Auto Accidents: NHTSA

  January 12, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new study found that women are more likely than men to suffer overall and moderate injuries in car crashes, prompting renewed calls for wider use of female crash test dummies to improve vehicle safety.

• Distracted Driving Behaviors Affect More Than One-Third of All Drivers: AAA

  December 29, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  An annual AAA survey found that roughly one-third of U.S. drivers still admit to engaging in distracted driving behaviors, such as texting or using social media, despite widespread public disapproval.

• Michelin Tire Lawsuit Results in $220M Payout Over Family Killed in Crash

  December 18, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Jurors found Michelin 100% at fault in a lawsuit involving tread separation on a defective tire, which caused a fatal head-on collision that killed three members of the same family.

• Driver-Side Blind Spots Linked to Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths: Report

  December 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research shows that driver-side blind spots covering more than 30% of a vehicle’s view are linked to a 70% increase in left-turn pedestrian crash risk.

• Road Debris Accidents Account for More Than 50,000 Car Crashes Annually: AAA

  December 1, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study finds that road debris contributes to thousands of crashes and injuries each year, including at least 433 deaths from 2018 to 2023.

• Auto Accident Risks Significantly Increase Following Concussion Injury: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests people face the highest risk of auto accidents within the first month after a concussion, with elevated crash risks lasting for up to a decade after the initial injury.

• Auto Accident Risks Dramatically Increased by Urban Advertising: Study

  June 27, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study links bright, dynamic roadside advertising displays to increased crash risks at night, prompting researchers to call for stronger regulations to improve driver safety.

• Teen Driving Deaths in the U.S. Average 11.57 Lives for Every 100,000 Drivers: Report

  June 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study highlights how teen traffic fatalities are rising nationwide, despite overall declines in U.S. crash deaths.

• Honda Brake Pedal Recall Issued for Certain Acura, Pilot Vehicles: NHTSA

  June 20, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal officials have recalled more than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles due to brake pedal defects that violate safety standards and increase the risk of a crash.