Fatalities
These are the most dangerous cars to drive in the United States
These are the most dangerous cars to drive in America according to the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Still, statistics show that vehicles are a lot safer today than ever before.
U.S. vehicular fatalities top 40,000 in 2018 for third straight year
National Safety Council says the number is up 14 percent from four years ago.
Woman declared dead in car crash is found alive in morgue fridge
A morgue worker who went to check on her found her breathing.
New cars are safer than old cars, sure, but NHTSA shows by how much
New cars are safer than old cars. Yeah, we know. Obviously. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just released a report highlighting the added safety of newer cars and trucks over older cars and trucks, and attaching real data to an otherwise assumed theory is always a good idea.
Traffic deaths jump to decade-high despite decrease in distracted driving
Don't be so quick to blame smartphones.
3 storm chasers killed when their cars collide in Texas storm
Two of the storm chasers were featured on Weather Channel show.
Traffic fatalities up nine percent with no decrease in sight
Technology may be improving, but motor vehicle fatalities are increasing.
2016 Baja 500 claims three lives
Further proof that motorsports can be dangerous.
Teen driving fatalities dropped more than 50 percent in the last decade
According to new U.S. report, fatal crashes involving drivers aged 16 to 19 have dropped by more than 55 percent over the past 10 years.
Bicyclist deaths spike on US roads
While the roads might be getting just a little safer for motorcycle riders, their two-wheeled compatriots on bicycles appear not to be so lucky. A recent study sponsored by the Governors Highway Safety Association found that annual cycle deaths in the US were up 16 percent from 621 in 2010 to 722 in 2012. In the same period,
Kevin Ward Jr.'s Aunt Writes Open Letter Questioning Investigation
Sprint Car driver Kevin Ward Jr.'s aunt read a prepared letter to USA Today Sports today addressing the incident that killed her nephew last month and the criminal investigation that released fellow driver Tony Stewart of criminal guilt.
No Sign Distracted Truck Driver Tried To Avoid Fatal Crash
A tractor-trailer that collided with a bus and killed four members of a Texas community college women's softball team drove straight through an interstate median without any signs of braking or trying to avoid the collision, federal investigators said Sunday.
Dad Acquitted In Slaying Of Driver Who Killed Sons
A southeast Texas man says that despite his acquittal Wednesday for the shooting death of the drunken driver who caused a crash that killed his two sons, there are no winners.
Odds Of Dying In A Traffic Accident Depend On Which State You Reside In
Your odds of dying in a traffic accident depend a lot on where you live.
Tracy Morgan crash sparks another debate over tired truckers
Days before Morgan's accident, the Senate approved legislation that would undo rules that mandated certain rest periods for truck drivers.
IIHS finds hundreds of ATV riders die on public roads each year
It should come as no great surprise to learn that All-Terrain Vehicles are designed for use off-road. But a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that an alarming number of ATVs are used on roadways, and even more alarming still is the number of fatalities they have been proven to cause.
Car Wreck Occurs During Vigil For Teen Killed At Same Intersection
A serious car accident horrified mourners gathered to remember a teen girl killed on the same corner last week.
New Year's Day, not St. Patrick's, most deadly on US roads
Earlier this month, as part of its conclusions to an investigation into wrong-way driving crashes, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommend ignition interlocks for all those convicted of a DUI. That means every first-time offender couldn't start his car until he had satisfied the breathalyzer attached to his ignition. With the nation's deadliest hours for drunk driving approaching, New Year's Day, the American Automobile As