Investigators are still trying to piece together what caused a man to lose control of his vehicle, causing a large crash on Interstate 5 in Washington. The time-consuming investigation and clean up left the southbound portion of the roadway blocked traffic for more than 10 hours. In addition to the…
Cars are an integral part of everyday life. From taking the kids to school and driving to work, to going out to dinner and going on a family vacation, people spend a great deal of time in their cars. Because of this, most Washington residents do not expect that their…
It is the day before Christmas Eve. As a result, millions of Americans are loading gifts and luggage into the vehicles and traveling to various destinations in order to be with loved ones and celebrate the holidays. If you are traveling by car or truck over the next week, understand…
Federal regulators, auto manufacturers and safety experts depend on statistics to tell them what trends demand their attention. Depending on how statistics are formulated and analyzed, they may also provide answers on how to reverse or encourage certain trends, depending on the outcome desired. In terms of auto fatality statistics…
According to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) statistics, drunk driving rates have shifted towards the female population by approximately 15 percent over the past three decades. In the early 1980’s, drunk driving arrest rates were 90 percent male and 10 percent female. By 2011, the rate of drunk driving arrests…
Washington has never before examined the distracted driving behavior of its residents in detail. In an effort to reduce the number of Washington distracted driving accidents that occur annually, researchers at the University of Washington have completed the first detailed examination of electronic-related distraction concerning residents of the Evergreen State.…
By this point in September, children of all ages are back in school. However, not all children, parents and motorists have adjusted to the particulars of schoolchildren’s commute routes and timing just yet. Because back to school can be a dangerous season, it is critical that everyone refreshes their safety…
In recent years, safety experts, federal regulators and even the auto industry have expressed increasing concerns about the number of pedestrian and cyclist accidents occurring in the U.S. As roads and sidewalks become crowded with motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike, it has become more important than ever that all travelers…
A community near Seattle is struggling to cope with the recent death of a 16-year-old boy who was killed in a car accident earlier this month. The Stanwood, Washington, boy was a passenger in a car that went off the road when its driver, a teenage girl, lost control on…
Dog owners often like to take their beloved pets on car rides. Whether a dog needs to visit the vet, the family wants to take their dog on vacation or a dog simply enjoys riding with his head out of the window, owners often allow their dogs to ride unrestrained…