More than 6,500 individuals aged 65 and older were killed in automobile accidents in 2020. That’s 17% of all traffic fatalities. Making decisions about whether an adult can drive shouldn’t be based on age alone. But it’s important to remember that changes in vision, physical fitness, and reflexes can become safety concerns. Being aware of […]
Impaired Driving is Dangerous Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 32 people in the United States die each day due to drunk-driving crashes. To put it into perspective, that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-related crashes. Thousands of others were seriously injured. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention […]
Follow Federal Safety Regulations for Trailers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has seen an increase in noncompliant trailers being imported that may pose a safety risk being sold to small businesses. Often these trailers are marketed as food trucks or vending stations. These trailers are not permitted under U.S. law unless they are certified as meeting Federal Motor Vehicle […]
Railroad Safety: Trains Can’t Yield
Did you know that a person or vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States? Over half of these collisions happen at crossings with lights and/or gates, according to Operation Lifesaver. Railroad Safety Week takes place each September to raise awareness for improving safety on and around railroads. In this […]
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Registration and Checks
September is National Child Passenger Safety Month! There are events throughout the country this month to help parents learn how to install and use car seats properly. Car Seat Checks Safe Kids coalitions host car seat checkup events and inspection stations. Checkup events are one-time events held in parking lots of places like malls and […]
