A recent fatal wreck involving a Tesla lit up the internet and Atlanta news stations with reports that no one was in the driver’s seat when the vehicle veered off the road, slammed into a tree and burst into flames. Police said one of the two male occupants of the...
A recent four-vehicle crash on U.S. Interstate 16 in southeastern Georgia represents just how tragedy can happen from road collisions involving large trucks. A family of three—a husband, wife and 3-year-old son—were killed in the fiery chain-reaction crash after their...
Atlanta is home to some of the most walkable neighborhoods in Georgia. Though, pedestrians can be familiar sights on just about any residential road, regardless of a city’s walkability score. While walking can be a healthy, convenient and inexpensive way to get...
Taking control of a motor vehicle is a common activity for many drivers. Although comfortability behind the wheel breeds confidence, even experienced motorists occasionally fail to recognize the ever-present safety hazards of the road. Reportedly, over two million...
Atlanta’s population is like most places: divided nearly equally between men and women. However, according to new research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), women are more likely than men to sustain serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes than...
A planned 41-mile highway stretch reserved for semi-trucks and other commercial trucks along Interstate 75 North in Georgia may relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers. It also will be the country’s first highway exclusively for trucks. Work on the nearly $2...
For many young people, getting their driver’s license and their first car are a significant source of opportunity and freedom. Unfortunately, because young drivers do not have as much driving experience as others on the road, they may make dangerous mistakes while...
As more and more baby boomers reach age 65, the number of senior drivers has increased by 32% over the past decade, while traffic fatalities for this group are also up by 30%. In 2018, drivers 65 and over accounted for 19% of all U.S. fatalities, with 6,907 deaths....
Driving around with your children can often induce both joy and worry. You may be excited to spend time with your little ones, but still, you worry for their safety. It's no secret that all roads carry a risk factor, with some rife with unpredictable driving...
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, but it brings inclement weather and shorter days. Unfortunately, these conditions can increase pedestrian-related traffic accidents in Georgia and elsewhere. To help reduce the risk of pedestrian injuries and fatalities, the...
