According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip. In 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrians killed in traffic collisions in the United States. In addition to the fatalities, nearly 129,000 pedestrians were treated at hospitals …
A Mega Bus Rear-Ends A Tractor Trailer. Only Minor Injuries Were Reported.
When it comes to travel, deciding to make a journey by coach bus is comfortable, safe, and economical. Taking a bus rather than driving allows a person to nap, read, or work while traveling. Unlike airports, which tend to be located an hour or more outside of most metropolitan areas, many bus stations are located …
Driver Of A Moped Hits A Pedestrian Who Died At The Hospital
In 2018, fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists dropped to a record low, causing lawmakers to cheer Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero initiative. However, 2019 was not so kind. As of December 22nd, 2019, there were 114 pedestrian deaths on New York Streets, compared to 110 in 2018. This caused lawmakers and activists to …
Aspirations Of The Perfect Selfie Moment Causes Fatality Increases Annually
Next year, the world wide web will have been available to the public for thirty years. Facebook just recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and is one of the most widely used social media platforms. YouTube is the only other platform that roughly matches the social media giant’s reach. Other platforms, such as Instagram and Snapchat, …
Walking While Distracted Is Dangerous And On The Rise
Cell phones have quickly become the one accessory that many people cannot live without. Not so long ago, cell phones could only be used for talking and texting, but even back then, distracted driving was still causing accidents. Now that phones allow us to browse the internet and engage on social media, the problem has …
Drunk Driver Accused In Fatal Crash On Meadowbrook State Parkway
In New York, the crime of driving under the influence is often called DWI or driving while intoxicated. While DWI is typically a misdemeanor in New York, there are occasions where it can be charged as a felony. For example, third and subsequent DWI charges can be charged as a felony. This can lead to …
Head-On Crash On Route 67 Leaves Man In Critical Condition
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, head-on crashes are one of the deadliest kinds of crashes. In 2017, there was a 58% fatality rate for head-on or frontal crashes. Rural areas are more likely to experience head-on crashes, with 13% of all fatal crashes in rural areas being head-on collisions. Compare this with …
Warmer Weather May Lead To An Increase In Accidents Says New Study
Climate change has become a major concern for millions of people worldwide. Recent events, such as Greta Thunberg winning the Nobel Prize had brought the issue even more into the forefront and into the public eye. Although the issue of climate change does have its detractors, many scientists and meteorologists have stated that it is …
A Third Of E-Scooter Accidents Involve Head Injuries
E-scooters, like the ones that are rented by companies like Bird and Lime are popular, particularly in downtown areas and college campuses. They may present a cheap, easy mode of transportation when you don’t have far to go, but they also pose not-so-hidden dangers. Ever since the scooters started popping up in cities across the …
NYC Bus Kills Pedestrian In Manhattan
Beginning in 2015 and over the following 31 months, MTA buses were involved in 21,823 crashes, collisions, and other mishaps. At least 2,520 people were injured in these incidents over the 31 months. At least 14 people were killed. 180 of the accidents involved school buses, including one case where a 9-year-old boy and a …
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