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A recent nationwide study has identified that certain types of roads in Florida are more prone to fatal car accidents than others. This study categorized states based on five different criteria to determine which ones have the most dangerous roads. So, which types of roads are the most dangerous in Florida? How common are collisions...

According to newly released estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 19,515 people were killed in car accidents and other motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first half of 2023. That’s a decrease of roughly 3.3% compared to the first half of 2022, which saw 20,190 fatalities. Roadway deaths remain a problem Unfortunately,...

Since 2017, Inverness has witnessed an unusually high number of pedestrian accidents, particularly on several busy streets, according to a recent article by the Citrus County Chronicle. These roads have seen more collisions than others in Central Florida, highlighting the significant dangers pedestrians encounter in Inverness. "It's a highly trafficked road, and this situation is...

Pedestrian deaths reached a 41-year high last year, according to a recent nationwide report comparing the number of pedestrian deaths in each state in 2022. “This continues the upward trend that the United States has been experiencing for decades and represents the highest number of pedestrian deaths since 1981,” according to the recent report published...

Understanding the dangers of speeding and efforts to prevent crashes. Speeding drivers continue to be one of the leading causes of car accidents, as highlighted by crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Even with advancements in vehicle safety, speeding remains a significant threat on the roads. This month, the NHTSA is...

Car accidents caused by teen drivers are a serious problem. Car accident fatalities in Florida often occur due to crashes caused by teenage drivers. Teen driver accident fatalities in Florida are among the top 10 nationwide compared to all other states, according to a recent study conducted by Bumper. "Young drivers are statistically more likely...

Motorists have a responsibility to prevent motorcycle wrecks The month of May is the beginning of the peak motorcycle season across most of the United States. Of course, here in Florida, it's motorcycle season all year long, but we're still participating in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month because of the critical importance of sharing the road...

Drivers in Central Florida reminded to stay focused and stay safe when behind the wheel Distracted driving has become an increasingly common cause of collisions across the United States, and Florida is no exception. According to data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 47,051 crashes involving distracted driving...

Car accident fatalities remained high nationwide during the first nine months of last year, according to the latest statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA). "A reduction in roadway fatalities is welcome, but the 0.2 percent decline announced by NHTSA follows an unprecedented...

Learn about the staggering economic impact of traffic crashes in the U.S. Medical bills, property damage, and legal fees are just a few of the costs that accrue from a crash. But crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demonstrates how roadway crashes in the United States have an indirect impact on...