Many elderly drivers unaware of drug side effects September 14, 2009, 7:51 am
• August 30, 2009 – A report released this month by AAA Auto Club says prescription medications pose a threat to traffic safety, with only 28 percent of seniors 55 or older surveyed in a limited study aware of the potential impact those drugs can have on their driving.
FHWA Examines Low-Cost Concepts to Reduce Intersection Crashes March 24, 2009, 8:02 am
The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety has identified intersections as one of its safety focus areas. In 2005, more than 50 percent of all crashes in urban areas and over 30 percent in rural areas were intersection related.
Most Deaths in Teen Crashes are Passenger, Other Drivers March 24, 2009, 7:54 am
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAF) states that a review of teen crashes involving drivers, age 15-17, over the past ten years, shows that the majority of those killed are other than the teen drivers.
NHTSA Projects Record Low Highway Fatalities for 2008 February 27, 2009, 3:56 pm
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is projecting a 10 percent decrease in highway traffic deaths for 2008 based on 10-months worth of data. This marks the first time the agency has been able to project fatalities in near real-time. For more information contact NHTSA's press office at (202) 366-5967 or (202) 493-2226. Click here to download report.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Nice website, Wisconsin February 27, 2009, 3:54 pm
It's a portal for both teens and parents needing resources for driving laws and licensing. Dig around and you'll come upon this alarming fact: "Historically, for two out of three 16- to 19-year-old drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes [in Wisconsin], it was their first and last crash." Click here to visit the website.
2007 NHTSA Fact Sheets Released February 27, 2009, 3:48 pm
The currently available 2007 Traffic Safety Facts Sheets are listed below. These fact sheets contain the 2007 FARS ARF and 2006 Final FARS data. Other fact sheets will be available shortly.
Aged Tires: A Driving Hazard February 27, 2009, 3:30 pm
ABC News investigates retailers selling aged tires as new. The investigation addresses the expiration date of tires and how it affects safety. Click here to watch segment.
Safe Road Maps February 27, 2009, 3:27 pm
This website is a ground-breaking tool that combines information from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System with Google Maps to give a visual representation of traffic safety across the entire nation. With this system, you can enter an address and view the roads that have the highest number of traffic fatalities in a specified area. You can also view dynamically generated maps that show how public policy has been implemented to improve transportation safety by region. Hopefully, this site brings both increased safety and awareness to transportation policy makers and private citizens. Click here to visit website.
Youth Edition Arrive Alive February 27, 2009, 1:19 pm
This website was developed by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety. The site includes resources like facts on teen driving habits, as well as videos on why safe driving is so important. Click here to visit the website.
Safety Slogan February 27, 2009, 1:09 pm
Safety Slogans. Here are some useful one-liners for e-mails, presentations, newsletters, or posters. All were sent in by our web visitors. Click here to view the list.
DUI Arrests in ND Data from the past ten years (1997-2007) shows that 79 percent of DUI arrests are male. The age of the individuals with the greatest number of DUI arrests is 21-24 years, followed by 25-29 years.
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