Drowsy Driving Is as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Campaigns against drunk driving have been part of the conversation around American driving habits for decades. More recently, we’ve gained a greater understanding of the risks around texting and driving. But what about driving while drowsy? Unfortunately, drowsy driving is also a large contributor to traffic injuries and fatalities—and since it’s not as widely publicized,… Read More »
Fatal Car Accidents Increase When We Switch to Daylight Savings Time
Every March, Americans greet Daylight Savings Time with mixed emotions. Some people grumble about losing an hour of sleep when clocks spring forward. Others are happy to have more time in the evening to enjoy outdoor activities. One negative effect linked to Daylight Savings Time is much more serious, however, and now several states are… Read More »
The Holidays Can Be Deadly on the Roads
Despite the pandemic, millions of Americans were expected to hit the road to travel to see loved ones at some point over the holidays. It likely comes as no surprise that every year, the time around Christmas and New Year’s is one of the deadliest times of year for American roadways. There are several factors… Read More »
Dangerous Human Factor: Fatigue
It could be the pilot of your airplane, a bus driver or a trucker — or it could be you. People who operate vehicles while fatigued are dangerous. In August, 2013, an early morning Federal Express cargo flight from Kentucky to Alabama crashed about a mile from its intended runway. The two pilots were killed… Read More »