New York motorists may not be aware that drowsy driving can be just as deadly as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that drowsy driving may be responsible for up to 6,000 fatal motor vehicle...
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Rise in road fatalities related to speed limit increase
New York drivers who are concerned about traffic safety might try not to go above the speed limit. Even though many drivers take this precaution, a research study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the increase in state speed limits...
Accident deaths are increasing despite advances in auto safety
Increased traffic congestion in New York and around the country has made the nation's roads more dangerous in recent years despite significant advances in automobile safety systems and equipment, and most experts believe that fatalities will fall only slightly in the...
Actions to take following a car accident
Drivers who are in car accidents in New York may want to take certain specific steps to protect themselves if they are not at fault. A person who is not badly injured should check on others who may be. Vehicles should be moved off the roadway if possible to prevent...
New York couple killed in crash
A two-vehicle collision resulted in the death of a New York couple on June 4. The couple, who were reportedly on their way home from brunch, died after their vehicle was hit by another man, reportedly driving under the influence of drugs. According to authorities, a...
Differences in child fatality rates in different regions
In New York, children are seriously hurt or killed in auto accidents every year. A recent study demonstrated that the Northeast has much lower child fatality rates in auto accidents than the South does, however.Researchers from Harvard and the UT Southwestern Medical...
Communities struggle to prevent dooring accidents
New York residents who enjoy riding their bikes may know what dooring is. This refers to bikes colliding with open car doors, and those who study the issue say that neither laws nor bike lanes seem to address the issue. According to the Illinois Department of...
New tool may discourage distracted driving
New York residents are likely familiar with the Breathalyzer tool. Now, authorities are turning to a device referred to as a "textalyzer" to help determine if an individual has been using his or her cell phone while behind the wheel. This tool would allow police to...
Bicycle safety tips from the NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a list of safety suggestions for cyclists in New York and throughout the country. Bikes should be inspected before riding, including the brakes and tires. People should also wear a properly fitted bike helmet....
Soaring pedestrian fatalities blamed on distracted driving
Drivers reading or writing text messages have become a worryingly common sight on the roads of New York, and researchers with a leading road safety group believe that the popularity of mobile devices is the most likely explanation for a troubling increase in...