Pedestrian Injury Severity Increases With Height of Vehicles: IIHS
The rising popularity of larger SUVs and trucks in the U.S. has been linked to a higher risk of pedestrian fatalities and injuries in auto accidents.
Tag Archives: Auto Accident
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Holiday Sober Driving Campaign Launched by NHTSA To Combat Alcohol-Related Crashes
Following more than 1,000 deaths caused by impaired-driving in December 2022, federal officials are issuing a series of sober driving tips for this holiday season.
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Older Driver Deaths in Car Crashes Increased 42% from 2013 to 2022: NHTSA
The number of traffic deaths involving drivers who are 65 and older is the highest it has been since at least 1975.
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City Traffic Accident Locations Can Be Predicted by Past Collisions: Study
Researchers suggest that analyzing past accident data could help influence strategies to prevent collisions in the future.
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Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Projected To Have Decreased in First Half of 2024: NHTSA Report
Federal highway safety officials indicate that the number of traffic deaths appear to be declining in almost every focus area and subcategory this year.
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NHTSA Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips Could Help Prevent Hundreds of Holiday Deaths
Following more than 300 traffic deaths over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2022, federal officials are issuing a series of travel safety tips.
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Handheld Cell Phone Use Linked to Risky Driving in Adolescents: Study
Risky driving behaviors are less affected by how long a teenager has had their license, than whether they are using handheld devices.
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NHTSA Investigation Into Tesla Self-Driving Technology Launched Following Pedestrian Accidents
More than 2 million vehicles on the road contain the Tesla self-driving systems, which have been linked to at least four pedestrian accidents.
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ADHD Symptoms May Affect Driving Performance: Study
Drivers with ADHD face an increased risk of accidents, due to delayed reaction times, which may be exacerbated by technology in vehicles.
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Car Accident Deaths Declined In First Half of 2024: NHTSA Report
Traffic fatalities decreased by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2023, continuing a nine-quarter trend of declining car accident deaths in the U.S.
