The holiday season can be an exciting time of year, full of gift-giving and visiting with family and friends. But it also means that drivers should be more cautious on the roads, especially when it comes to large trucks. Online shopping is the norm for…
Pedestrian accident fatalities have been increasing throughout the nation for more than a decade. However, there’s a concerning new trend in Virginia: pedestrian accidents are on the rise for young people.
People will always need products and services, from food, clothing, and toys to household items, cars, and fuel. Ground freight services offered by the trucking industry are still the most reliable way to transport these crucial goods. In fact, truckers provide more than 70 percent…
Each year, Virginia pedestrian accidents cause serious and fatal injuries. Most are preventable; speeding, distracted driving, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are some of the most common causes.
There are more than 3.5 million large truck drivers in the U.S. that drive 2,000 to 3,000 miles per week on average. Commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than someone driving a passenger vehicle. They must obtain commercial driver’s licenses and complete…
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new episode of the podcast Freakonomics discusses why the U.S. stands out from other countries regarding pedestrian fatalities.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into a July crash between a Tesla Model Y vehicle and a tractor-trailer truck in Warrenton, Virginia. The crash occurred when the tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop. As the truck pulled onto…
Each year, Virginia pedestrians are severely injured and killed by cars and other motor vehicles throughout the Commonwealth. These Virginia pedestrian accidents are not only tragic and devastating for victims and their families, but most of them are preventable.
Car crashes can be dangerous, no matter the cause — but there is one collision type that almost always leads to severe injury and death. You’ve heard of rear-end, T-bone, and head-on crashes — but are you familiar with underride collisions? They are less common…
In 2021, an estimated 7,443 pedestrians in the U.S. were killed after being struck by a motor vehicle, which was the largest number of annual pedestrian fatalities in four decades.
Summer travel is in full swing, and Virginians are hitting the road for vacation. Road trips can be enjoyable, but more time behind the wheel means an increased chance of a car accident. According to the National Safety Council, July is the busiest month of…
The walkability of Old Town enhances the experience, allowing pedestrians to take in the scenery and culture on foot.
But the bustling sidewalks and intersections are a dangerous place. Alexandria pedestrian accidents consistently cause minor to fatal injuries each year.
