Study Indicates Half of Serious Auto Accidents Linked to Drug, Alcohol Use
NHTSA researchers report 55.8% of roadway users injured or killed in auto accidents tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol
NHTSA researchers report 55.8% of roadway users injured or killed in auto accidents tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol
More than 17 million drivers illegally pass stopped school buses every year, according to federal traffic safety officials
This year is on course for recording another record year for car accident road deaths, which have been rising steadily in recent years, despite advances in vehicle safety.
SUV’s were involved in only 16.9% of pedestrian and cyclist crashes, yet accounted for 40% of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities
Lowering speed limits could save over 20 thousand U.S. lives yearly, according to the report that highlights road safety improvements that should be implemented
Thicker support beams for the roof and higher hoods are believed to be contributing factors to why larger vehicles cause more fatal pedestrian accidents.
While there were fewer overall vehicle miles traveled and fewer accidents in 2020, more of them resulted in traffic fatalities.
Pedestrian crash avoidance systems are the focus of new roadway safety recommendations
Estimates suggest largest ever six-month jump in car accident deaths ever recorded, following record breaking numbers in 2020
Rising rates of pedestrian deaths from auto accidents in the U.S. continue to be a major focus of federal safety officials.