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• Holiday Sober Driving Campaign Launched by NHTSA To Combat Alcohol-Related Crashes

  December 17, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Following more than 1,000 deaths related to drunk driving throughout December 2022, federal safety officials have launched a nationwide campaign this month to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

• Older Driver Deaths in Car Crashes Increased 42% from 2013 to 2022: NHTSA

  December 5, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  The number of traffic deaths involving older drivers 65 and over is the highest it has been since at least 1975.

• City Traffic Accident Locations Can Be Predicted by Past Collisions: Study

  December 4, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests that analyzing historical data on the locations of accidents in cities could help influence strategies that may prevent future collisions.

• Pedestrian Traffic Deaths Projected To Have Decreased in First Half of 2024: NHTSA Report

  December 2, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Federal highway safety officials have released new projections for traffic deaths across the U.S. during the first half of 2024, which shows declines in almost every focus area and subcategory of the report.

• NHTSA Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips Could Help Prevent Hundreds of Holiday Deaths

  November 25, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Following more than 300 traffic deaths over Thanksgiving weekend in 2022, federal officials are issuing safety tips for one of the busiest travel times of the year.

• Handheld Cell Phone Use Linked to Risky Driving in Adolescents: Study

  November 7, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Although cell phone use is widely known to increase the risk of accidents, new research highlights the impact it has on risky driving behaviors among teenagers.

• NHTSA Investigation Into Tesla Self-Driving Technology Launched Following Pedestrian Accidents

  October 24, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal investigators are examining Tesla self-driving systems installed in more than 2 million vehicles, following at least four pedestrian accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.

• Roadside Advertising May Increase Driver Distraction, Leading to Auto Accidents

  September 30, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  New research indicates that distractions on or beside the road can significantly increase the risk of car accidents, resulting in calls for steps to be taken that accommodate all drivers while promoting safety.

• Driver Attitudes Toward Traffic Safety Could Impact Traffic Violations: Report

  September 25, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  A new study shows cultural and societal factors significantly influence driver behaviors, which are key contributors to the traffic violations that cause the majority of fatal car accidents each year.