First Quarter of 2012 is Deadly on U.S. Roads
Preliminary statistics about the number of people killed in United States motor vehicle accidents between January and March 2012 have been released and they show a “significant increase” in fatalities compared with the same period of 2011. If the preliminary numbers hold this would be the second largest year to year quarterly increase in fatalities […]
How Bad is Philadelphia Traffic?
According to a recent study by TomTom Navigation System, Philadelphia traffic is significant. For the second year in a row, the metro Philadelphia area ranked in the top 20 North American cities with the most traffic congestion. In 2011, Philadelphia ranked 16th in the nation. The City improved slightly this year to 17th in the […]
Why is the New Uniform Crash Criteria Guideline Important?
Earlier this month the fourth edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria Guideline were released. The Guideline is meant to help states determine what data to collect at the scene of the accident so that things such as distracted driving accidents are uniformly reported across the nation. While the Guideline is voluntary, it can […]
More July 4 Holiday Accidents and Injuries this Year Than Last Year
The Pennsylvania State Police have released information about what happened on Pennsylvania roads over the July 4, 2012 holiday weekend. The number of fatalities, injuries, and accidents were all higher than they were over the July 4 2011 holiday weekend. Specifically, state police report that: • Fatalities Increased. In 2012, nine people were killed. In […]
Will Purple Lights Improve Safety on PA Roads?
As mourners travel in funeral processions from the funeral service to the cemetery, their thoughts are most often on the loss they are mourning. Yet, accidents can and do occur during funeral processions that can result in injuries or even fatalities. Pennsylvania law allows entire funeral processions to go through red lights, as long as […]
Drowsy Drivers v Drunk Drivers. Who is More Dangerous?
Have you ever driven after the night shift? After pulling an all-nighter studying for an exam, sitting with a sick child, or partying with friends? If you have, then you know that it can be dangerous to drive while you are tired, but do you know dangerous it is? Studies on Drowsy and Drunk Drivers […]
Who is Responsible When a Child is Hit by a Car?
Summer time means more time spent outside and more play time for children. Typically, these are good things that many families look forward to during the long winter months. However, when the playing takes place near roads and a child is injured, or worse killed, by a passing car then the carefree moments of summertime […]
