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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving remains a problem in Pennsylvania
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...
Teaching your child to be a defensive driver
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...
How common are autonomous vehicle collisions?
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...
Common causes of rollover truck accidents
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...
How motorists can keep the streets safe for child pedestrians
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...
