Head-on crashes are thankfully rare, making up about 2% of all auto crashes in the United States. However, head-on crashes most often occur at high speeds on highways and interstates. They also more commonly take place in rural rather than urban areas. There are many factors that can cause a head-on crash, but some factors …
A New York State Trooper And Three Others Were Injured In A Police Chase
As far back as 1990, the National Institute of Justice began urging law enforcement agencies to apprehend known offenders who flee from police on highways. These suggestions come amid startling statistics indicating that the majority of victims in pursuit-related crashes are not the offenders, but often innocent bystanders. Many jurisdictions have pursuit policies in place …
Man Gets Out Because Of Animal Accident, Gets Struck Himself
For those who have been in an accident or had their car break down while in traffic, it is almost instinct to get out and check the damage to the vehicle. However, according to safety experts from AAA and various state highway patrols, it is best to stay in your vehicle, especially if the accident …
Five People Injured In Two Car Crash In Brightwaters
When it comes to fatal car crashes, head-on collisions make up roughly 18% of all car accidents that cause a fatality. Another interesting statistic is that head-on collisions are more likely to occur in a rural rather than an urban area. 75% of all head-on collisions take place on rural roadways. A failed passing maneuver …
Five Killed In Richford Accident
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, twice as many fatalities occur on two-lane roads. 75% of two-vehicle head-on collisions occurred on two-lane, undivided roads. Head-on collisions are disproportionately deadly. One of the leading causes of head-on collisions on two-lane roads is improper passing or passing illegally. In New York, passing is …
Amid The Covid-19 Era, Roadways Are Clear And Speeding Has Increased
While the Coronavirus shut down cities, calmed traffic across the United States, and caused overall accidents to decrease, another problem caused the number of fatal accidents to increase. Some drivers facing open roadways are giving to the temptation to speed. Several states reported a rise in the number of triple-digit speeding tickets being handed out. …
A Man Dies In A Rear-End Accident In Holtsville
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent types of collisions that occur in the United States according to the NHTSA. Approximately 29% of all traffic accidents that happen are rear-end collisions. This results in about 1.7 million rear-end accidents annually. Of these accidents, about 1,700 people die and another 500,000 are injured. Rear-end collisions make up …
A Test Drive Gone Wrong Left Two People Injured In Garden City, New York
The test-drive can be the fun part of purchasing a new vehicle. After reading reviews and watching YouTube videos about their chosen car, many people head to a dealership to get behind the wheel before making their decision. However, who is responsible for an accident during a trial run can differ from state to state. …
A Passenger Dies In An Accident, The Driver And Children Sustain Moderate Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 23,714 drivers and passengers in passenger vehicles died in accidents in 2016. More than half of teens and adults who were killed in those crashes were not wearing seatbelts. Seatbelts saved almost 15,000 lives in 2016. Seatbelt use can be the difference between life and death in a …
Congested Traffic Contributed To A Multi-Vehicle Collision Involving Four Tractor-Trailers
Large trucks are an important part of the country’s economic infrastructure. More goods are transported by large trucks daily than by any other method. However, large trucks do pose a risk on our roadways. In 2018, there were 4,136 people killed in accidents involving large trucks. 67% of those killed were passenger vehicle occupants and …
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