traffic fatalities

Taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, even at low speeds, research finds

12:01am December 10, 2024

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows higher speeds are worse for pedestrians regardless of vehicle height — but those risks are amplified for vehicles with taller front ends.

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Police crackdown on speeding during deadliest month for motorists

1:30pm October 12, 2023

by April Laissle

North Carolina police are cracking down on speeding this week in an effort to prevent accidents during what is statistically the deadliest month for motorists in the state.

2021 was the deadliest year in two decades on N.C. highways

11:00am February 16, 2022

by Neal Charnoff

2021 was the deadliest year on North Carolina's highways in more than two decades. Officials believe pandemic anxiety was a contributing factor.

Pedestrians cross the street as traffic moves along 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Jan. 25.

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Pedestrian Fatalities Remain At 25-Year High For Second Year In A Row

5:55pm February 28, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

In 2015 and 2016, the number of pedestrians killed in the U.S. increased significantly. In 2017, the number held steady at nearly 6,000 estimated fatalities, according to a new report.

Officials investigate a fatal head-on collision on Route 1 at the town line of Wiscasset and Woolwich in Maine in May.

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Human Errors Drive Growing Death Toll In Auto Crashes

1:14pm October 20, 2016

by David Schaper

Last year, Americans logged more than 3.1 trillion miles and 35,092 people died on the nation's roadways. Now, there's a plan to eliminate traffic fatalities within 30 years.

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Traffic Deaths Climb By Largest Increase In Decades

8:54pm August 29, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Federal transportation officials have issued a "call to action" to researchers, experts and the public to analyze fatality data and suggest solutions.

Although Uber has repeatedly extolled drunken-driving reduction as a benefit of its service, a new study of data from across the U.S. finds ride-sharing apps have had no effect on alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

Uber Hasn't Had An Effect On Drunken-Driving Deaths, Study Finds

3:53pm July 29, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

A new study of data from 100 U.S. cities finds access to apps for ride-sharing services has not led to a decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

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2015 Traffic Fatalities Rose By Largest Percent In 50 Years, Safety Group Says

6:59pm February 18, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Cheaper gas and a stronger economy were likely key factors in the rise, the National Safety Council says.

Marking novice drivers' cars doesn't help reduce crash rates when it comes to learner's permit holders, study finds.

Branding Teen Drivers As Newbies Doesn't Prevent Crashes

4:44pm July 01, 2015

by Ina Yang

Graduated driver's licenses that impose restrictions like no driving at night have reduced crashes and deaths. But it looks like putting a learner sticker on teens' license plates doesn't help.

Chilean Cyclist Nearing Record Killed By Truck In Rural Thailand

8:09pm February 22, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Juan Francisco Guillermo, 47, had been hoping to set a Guinness record by cycling more than 155,000 miles on five continents over five years.