Workers who are stationed on Pennsylvania roadways doing maintenance, repairs and improvements are vulnerable to being hit by passing vehicles. This has long been a challenge that legislators and law enforcement sought to address. The most recent attempt involved...
Winter brings slippery conditions to Pennsylvania’s many narrow and winding roads. The chance of a motor vehicle accident increases during winter weather, and the injuries can be much more severe. While there are plenty of other states that experience more snow than...
When we are fatigued, we simply do not perform as well as we would if we were well-rested. Our reaction times slow, movements become more difficult and sometimes we can barely keep our eyes open. Fatigue can be dangerous in many situations, especially when we are...
For anyone who has ever been stuck in traffic around here, it may feel like we have some of the worst drivers in the United States. However, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, Pennsylvania does not even break the top 10 states with...
Distracted driving continues to be a safety hazard for Pennsylvania’s motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, over 3,100 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2020. Moreover, a more...
It’s common for parents to worry about their children once they reach driving age. After all, these inexperienced motorists can quickly become flummoxed when dealing with complicated and ever-changing traffic conditions. Making matters worse is the fact that your...
Between May 15, 2020, and July 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported about 400 autonomous vehicle crashes. These accidents occurred when cars used Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, Traffic Aware Cruise Control or other autonomous systems during...
Semi-trucks take great care to handle. Truckers need a special CDL license to drive one. If a trucker mishandles their vehicle, it could roll over leading to a serious or even fatal truck crash. 2020 was a deadly year for truck accidents In 2020 alone, 4,014...
School zones are designed to help prevent children from being hit by a car when they are walking to or from school or the bus stop. But did you ever think about where these child pedestrians are after the bell rings at the end of the school day? They are walking in...