While a driver is the one behind the wheel of a semi-truck, they rely on a variety of different people and companies to ensure that their vehicle operates safely. A trucking company, for example, is responsible for many aspects of keeping a truck safe. Unfortunately,...
Car Accidents
Why are fatal accidents happening more often?
For the last 50 years or so, car accident fatalities have generally trended down. There are fewer and fewer of them every year, with a handful of short-term expectations. In a country as large as the U.S., this still means that there are over 30,000 fatalities per...
What are the most dangerous roads in Pennsylvania?
Any place where there are multiple vehicles traveling near each other or where vehicles and pedestrians might encounter one another, there is the risk of a crash. Collisions occur in sleepy residential neighborhoods and on the highway during rush hour. Drivers need to...
3 major risks that make nighttime collisions such a serious issue
You could get hit by a delivery driver the second you back out of your driveway to head to work in the morning, or you could get into a crash caused by someone texting at the wheel on your way to a lunch meeting. However, according to the National Safety Council, the...
4 of the most concerning dangers on the roads at night
Motor vehicle crash statistics show that being on the road after dark is far more dangerous than driving during the day. Especially for younger, more experienced drivers, nighttime driving is a serious safety concern. According to the National Safety Council, any time...
2 traffic habits that are very dangerous for truck drivers
The average adult doesn't treat the responsibility of driving with the seriousness it deserves. People tend to be dismissive about how easy it is to suffer life-altering injuries even when just making a quick run to the nearest grocery store. Anyone might cause a...
Do larger vehicles put pedestrians at risk?
Large vehicles like pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have grown in popularity across the United States in recent years. Unfortunately, while these vehicles can provide a number of benefits to the drivers that choose them, they can also increase the risk...
The maneuver responsible for a majority of intersection crashes
Intersections are innately dangerous for drivers. When you have to come into close proximity with other vehicles, especially if they are not traveling in the same direction as you, the potential for collision is always there. Many factors contribute to intersection...
2 reasons delivery drivers may increase your crash risk
For the most part, the proliferation of delivery services has made modern life far more convenient. It can also reduce people's crash risk because they don't need to drive when they feel tired or sick. You can get more food than just pizza delivered to your home, as...
Drowsy drivers are a more serious risk in the colder months
It is essentially human instinct to hunker down indoors when the temperature starts to drop. Socialization tends to decline in the fall and winter months, and people spend significantly more time indoors, which may lead to weight gain. The winter months affect your...
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