Motor vehicle deaths are on the rise, according to a new report released by the National Safety Council, NSC. Information gathered from 2016 indicates a significant rise in highway fatalities. It is estimated that approximately 400,000 people died in U.S. crashes in 2016. This is a 6% increase over 2015 and a 14% increase over…

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious accidents with injuries. Wireless phones are often to blame for causing drivers to take their eyes off the road. A new law is now in effect prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices. Drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or electronic device…

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…

Drivers need to be careful wherever they go, but some roads are more hazardous than others. A recent study published by ValuePenguin, a consumer research company, found State Route 99 in California to be the most dangerous in the country. According to the report, SR 99 had more than 62 fatal accidents per 100 miles….

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…

Everyone has heard of the popular Pokémon Go craze that is sweeping the nation. Unfortunately, the game has been causing people to take risks and has even been blamed for some serious accidents. The game is played through a smartphone and requires users to follow and catch various game characters. The game is causing people…

California’s lawmakers may want to take a closer second look at their law banning the use of hand held phone sets while driving. Yet another study shows that hands-free driving, or the use of a hands-free set to have a conversation while driving, is not much safer either. This new study carries more weight because…

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