Why Are Auto Fatalities Going Up in Some States?
Auto accident-related fatalities are on the decline - overall, but why are they rising in some states? That's one of the topics in Mike Davis's Safety Odds and Ends.
View ArticleHighway Deaths Plunge to Lowest Level Since 1949
U.S. highway fatalities dropped to their lowest since 1949 - notably even though Americans drove more last year. TheDetroitBureau.com looks at the reasons - and some controversies - behind the decline...
View ArticleStability Control Systems Yielding Dramatic Drop in SUV Death Rate
A new study finds that with the increased use of electronic stability control and anti-rollover technology SUVs now have a lower death rate than comparable passenger cars. More from TheDetroitBureau.com.
View ArticleYounger Women More Likely to Die in Crashes
Young women are more likely to die, in otherwise equivalent crashes, than men of the same age, according to a new study by federal safety regulators. But the situation begins to reverse the older the...
View ArticleU-M Study Claims U.S. Drivers More Dangerous than Europeans
Most drivers in the United States believe their pretty good behind the wheel. And if you compare the number of deaths by car accidents with those of cancer or heart disease, they’re right. However,...
View ArticleUS Traffic Deaths on Unexpected Rise
After decades of steady declines, automotive highway deaths have begun ticking upward, notes the National Safety Council. While the reasons why aren't exactly clear, the fact that Americans drive more...
View ArticleDeath Toll Rises as U.S. Drivers Keep Engaging in Distracted Driving
The National Safety Council identified some of the top driver behaviors and beliefs that put all roadway users at risk. Unfortunately, none of them are a surprise showing that drivers aren't learning....
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