Pennsylvania parents and teens may be particularly concerned about roadway safety in the summer. Because young people are out of school and involved in an array of parties and activities, car accidents may pose even more of a threat than usual. Teen drivers already face a higher risk of car crashes due to a number
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Drowsy driving: more dangerous than some think
Though the CDC recommends that everyone sleep at least seven hours each night, many are neglecting this and getting behind the wheel. Residents of Pennsylvania should know that drowsy driving is a widespread trend. Nearly one-third of respondents to a AAA survey admitted that in the past month, they drove in such a tired state
Parking lot accidents: more common than you might expect
Going home from work is one of the best parts of the day. Getting into your car and pulling out of the parking lot is just the first step towards your relaxing evening. It may be tempting to text your spouse that you’re leaving or maybe call them to discuss dinner plans. But you are
Trucker charged in November highway deaths
Imagine getting killed on your way to your wedding. That was the fate of a Jersey City, New Jersey, couple, ages 35 and 42, who were traveling through Pennsylvania last November en route to their wedding in Pittsburgh. The couple were headed west on Interstate 78 and passing through Berks County on Nov. 14 of last year.
Speeding truckers put others at risk, but safety tech may help
Pennsylvania residents may not know this, but the number of truck accidents is on the rise. Florida saw an especially steep incline from 23,515 in 2014 to 32,513 in 2018, and the Florida DoT has identified speeding as the number one driver-related factor in these crashes. Speeding truckers are hurting others more than themselves: The
Car manufacturer seeks solution for drunk driving
Many Pennsylvania motorists are very concerned about the dangers posed by drunk driving. People who get behind the wheel while intoxicated can pose a severe risk to others on the road, causing severe accidents and often fatalities. In 2017 alone, 10,874 people were killed in car crashes linked to drunk driving, according to the National
New research unveiled for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
As part of its effort to curb distracted driving, the National Safety Council has designated every April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In time for its observance in 2019, Ohio State University’s The Risk Institute has released some of the findings of its distracted-driving-related studies. Pennsylvania residents should know that The Risk Institute is coordinating
Groups push for safety tech on trucks as fatal crashes rise
Collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles can end in serious injuries or death. In fact, the number of large truck crash fatalities has gone up 28 percent from 2009 to 2017 with 4,102 fatalities in the latter year. Of those fatalities, 68 percent were car occupants, and 14 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.
AAA: car crash risk goes up following daylight saving time
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety states that car crash risks increase after drivers lose one hour of rest for daylight saving time. Many Pennsylvania residents know that it can be hard enough already to get the recommended seven hours of sleep every night. Nevertheless, they will want to consider adjustments to their sleep schedules
Opioids may be an element in some traffic fatalities
Pennsylvania drivers who cause fatal crashes may be more likely to be using opioids than those who do not. According to a study that appeared in the journal JAMA Network Open, people who caused fatal accidents involving two cars were almost twice as likely as the other driver to test positive for opioids. Among all