The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 4,500 deaths in drunk driving accidents during the month of December between 2017-2021. Holiday parties and increased alcohol consumption during the holiday season often lead to a surge in impaired driving. Impaired driving is dangerous for everyone. Keep reading to learn why drunk driving increases […]
Air Bag Safety: How to Stay Protected on the Road
You might not think of air bags very often, but they’ve saved more than 50,000 lives since 1987, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). While air bags can prevent serious injuries, they are designed to work in addition to seat belts, not to replace them. Air bags have been making the […]
Tips for Driving Safely at Night
As the clock falls back, shorter days present new driving risks. It’s dark earlier, and driving at night has its own challenges. Fatal Crashes Peak on Saturday Nights Fatal crashes peak on Saturday nights, according to a National Safety Council (NSC) analysis of National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration data. NSC notes that fatigue, difficulty […]
Back to School Safety: Be Alert!
The school year is in full swing. Staying alert is important for pedestrians and drivers to keep children safe. New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that 104 people died in crashes related to school transportation in 2022. More than 1,000 died from 2013-2022, and 198 of those individuals were children […]
Raising Awareness: National Stop on Red Week
National Stop on Red Week takes place in August each year. The campaign raises awareness of the dangers of running red lights. National Stop on Red Week is a reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility. Always stop on red. It’s the law and it saves lives. Saving a few seconds at a light […]
