The holiday season is one of the busiest times on the road. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day shows an increase in long-distance trips – travel of more than 50 miles from home. This year, a decrease in gas prices along with a strong economy are…
New laws and improved vehicle technology means that the roads should be getting safer. Unfortunately, a new report issued by the Department of Transportation indicates just the opposite. Statistics gathered from 2015 show that traffic deaths rose last year. These figures show that the roads may not be as safe as they should be and…
Vehicle accidents are quite common. According to a press release issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, the number of traffic fatalities rose sharply in 2015 and over several previous years. According to the statistics, more than 35,000 people died in the United States in 2015 due to traffic accidents. This is up…
