Report estimates car accidents cost are not only incurred by those involved in the crashes, but impact every U.S. household through increased premiums, taxes and other losses
Despite the decreases, some types of car accident deaths, such as those involving large trucks, actually trended upward, according to federal highway safety officials.
NHTSA researchers report 55.8% of roadway users injured or killed in auto accidents tested positive for one or more drugs or alcohol
More than 17 million drivers illegally pass stopped school buses every year, according to federal traffic safety officials
This year is on course for recording another record year for car accident road deaths, which have been rising steadily in recent years, despite advances in vehicle safety.
SUV’s were involved in only 16.9% of pedestrian and cyclist crashes, yet accounted for 40% of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities
Lowering speed limits could save over 20 thousand U.S. lives yearly, according to the report that highlights road safety improvements that should be implemented
Thicker support beams for the roof and higher hoods are believed to be contributing factors to why larger vehicles cause more fatal pedestrian accidents.
While there were fewer overall vehicle miles traveled and fewer accidents in 2020, more of them resulted in traffic fatalities.
Pedestrian crash avoidance systems are the focus of new roadway safety recommendations
