Archive for February 2019

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities.” People speed for a multitude of reasons. One main reason being that they are late or rushing to get somewhere.  However, the Transport Accident Commission figured that, “Travelling 65km/hr in a…

“3.2 trillion miles were put on tires in the United States in 2017”. This fact alone shows how incredibly important it is to understand tire safety.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In 2017, a total of 738 people died on the road in tire-related crashes”.  Knowing what tire you’re putting on your…

According to AAA, “Between 2011-2014, road debris was a factor in a total of more than 200,000 police-reported crashes, resulting in approximately 39,000 injuries and 500 deaths.” Debris flying can be a huge problem, especially on interstate highways while driving high speeds. However, most accidents caused by debris are preventable.  There are a few things…

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2016, about 7,400 older adults (aged 65+) were killed and more than 290,000 were treated in emergency departments for motor vehicle crash injuries…Involvement in fatal crashes, per mile traveled, begins increasing among drivers ages 70‒74 and are highest among drivers ages 85 and older.” Although Americans…