Why car companies might finally have to care about pedestrian safety
In a first, NHTSA proposed forcing car companies to limit the risk of pedestrian head injuries in a collision. If the ...
How texting and driving can cost you money and your safety
Kansas drivers with a texting-while-driving violation see their minimum coverage soar by an average of 29 percent.
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Cars collect troves of data about traffic and road hazards. Should they share it?
Transportation officials are hoping a major investment in a technology could be part of the solution to a recent surge in ...
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With pedestrian fatalities mounting, regulators propose tougher vehicle design rules
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect ...
Electric vehicles raise concerns about whether safety infrastructure can handle their weight in a crash
Guardrails and barriers, typically tested against vehicles weighing around 5,000 pounds, are now being challenged by electric ...
Deadly Decade: U.S. traffic deaths soar by 30% since 2014
Driving on U.S. roads has gotten more dangerous during the past decade, with a 30% increase in traffic fatalities since 2014.
National Seat Check Saturday: Ensure your child's safety on the road
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certified technicians are available nationwide to ...
Metro Atlanta area university to study highway deaths, crashes nationally
An assistant professor at Kennesaw State University will lead a national research initiative focused on vehicle safety and ...
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In the Weeds: Why Massachusetts Has the Lowest Rate of Traffic Deaths
Massachusetts has the lowest rate of traffic deaths per vehicle mile traveled, according to recently published federal data.
Deadly Decade: U.S. traffic deaths soar by 30% since 2014, with cyclists taking note
Driving on U.S. roads has gotten more dangerous during the past decade, with a 30% increase in traffic fatalities since 2014.