In the US, automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 1-54, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of being in a car accident increases during the holiday season. There are several factors that contribute to this increase, including: impaired driving, distracted driving, tired drivers, increased traffic, […]
Safety for Older Drivers
It’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. This is a great time to discuss the special safety concerns associated with older drivers, and to have a conversation about how to help older adults stay active in the community. While some folks can drive safely well into their nineties, others find that driving becomes increasingly dangerous due […]
NHTSA Reports Decrease in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that 2017 highway fatality numbers had decreased after two years of significant increases. Early estimates for the first half of 2018 appear to show the downward trend continuing into this calendar year. While this is great news, there is still a major risk of personal injury […]
Winter Night Driving Safety Tips
Did you know that the risk of a fatal automobile accident is three times higher at night? According to National Safety Council research, driving at night is more dangerous than any other time of the day. It’s not surprising, but it is a sobering statistic. Night Driving Risks With the recent end of Daylight Savings […]
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched a new safety campaign: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. This campaign is part of a national effort to fight drunk and drug-impaired driving. The period between August 15th and September 3rd is one of the deadliest times of the year on U.S. roadways, in […]
