Motor Vehicle Accidents Caused 20,160 Deaths in First Six Months of 2021: NHTSA
New data from the NHTSA indicates 2021 is on track to again be a record-setting year for auto accident deaths.
Tag Archives: Distracted Driving
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Pedestrian Accidents on U.S. Roadways Are Target of National Safety Month
Federal safety officials are focusing on a pedestrian traffic safety campaign this month amid rising numbers of fatal pedestrian auto accidents in recent years.
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Truck Accident Wrongful Death Lawsuit Results in $1 Billion Verdict For Family of Florida Teen
The family of a teen killed in a truck accident in 2017 has been awarded $1 billion after a Florida jury determined two trucking companies and their drivers caused his…
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Auto Accident Deaths and Injuries Dropped After Hands-Free Cellphone Laws Enacted: Study
The findings of a new study indicate states with full bans on handheld cellphone use while driving have lower rates of crash fatalities among drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
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Texting Teens Likely To Take Other Risks Behind the Wheel: Study
Teens who text while driving are likely also engaging in other risky behaviors, such as speeding and running red lights, according to the findings of a new study.
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Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Surged In 2020, Despite Reduction In Travel Due To Pandemic: Report
Pedestrian fatalities spiked in 2020, despite fewer people on the roads due to the pandemic, according to a new report.
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NHTSA Declares April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”
In response to data that has shown a 10% increase in distracted driving since 2018, federal safety officials have launched a new driver safety campaign this month, which is intended…
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Fatal Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents Rose 20% As COVID-19 Pandemic Emerged Last Year
A new study warns 2020 may have seen the highest rise in fatal pedestrian auto accidents ever recorded, despite fewer miles being traveled due to the pandemic.
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Teens Who Use Smartphones While Driving Also Likely To Speed, Drive Under Influence: Study
Teen drivers who text or talk on the phone are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as speeding or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,…
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Nearly Half Of All Teen Driving Deaths Due to Speeding: Report
Speeding is a key factor in nearly half of fatal teen driving accidents, according to the findings of a new study.
