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Deadly Pileup in Florida on I-75 Kills 10

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Cecil Helton

After reopening a stretch of I-75 closed due to reduced visibility by a thick soup of fog combined with smoke from a brush fire, the massive pileup took place some 15 minutes later. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged accident, car accidents, car crash, collision, crash, fatal accident, fatal car crashes, fatal collisions, first responders, Florida, Florida Highway Patrol, fog, Gainsville, highway fatality, interstate, Interstate 75, multi-car pileup, multiple car crash, national transportation safety board, NTSB, pile up, pileup, reduced visibility, rescue, smoke, traffic fatalities |

Updated 2010 Fatalities: Lowest Levels Since 1949

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Cecil Helton

These numbers show we’re making historic progress when it comes to improving safety on our nation’s roadways Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged 2010 Fatalities, Department of Transportation, DOT, fatal accident, fatal collisions, fatalities, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, highway fatality, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Ray LaHood, traffic fatalities, United States Traffic Fatalities, US DOT |

Medical Marijuana Reduces Traffic Deaths, Study Says

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cecil Helton

We were astounded by how little is known about the effects of legalizing medical marijuana. Read More

Posted in Blog | Tagged 420, alcohol intoxication, marijuana, medical marijuana, medical marijuana coverage, mmot, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, pot, traffic fatalities |

Driving while Drowsy? Dangerous and Impaired Driving

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Cecil Helton

If you can pick out any of these symptoms, you’re probably too tired to be behind the wheel. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged Alcohol, alcohol impaired, driving drowsy, driving drunk, drowsy driving, Drunk Driving, DUI, fatal accident, fatal collision, fatal crash, fatalities, highway fatality, traffic fatalities |

Drive Safer: Knowing Your Performance Limits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Cecil Helton

You’re responsible for your actions behind the wheel. The only question is: what sort of driver are you going to be? That choice is up to you. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged defensive, defensive driving, drive defensively, driving defensively, fatal accident, fatal accidents involving teens, fatal car crashes, fatalities, human performance, performance limits, reaction times, traffic fatalities |

Are Seat Belts Required Universally in the United States?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Cecil Helton

It probably seems like there’s a universal requirement that drivers wear safety belts in the United States, but… Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged auto-related fatalities, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, fatal accident, fatal collisions, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, highway fatality, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NTHSA, safety belt, seat belt, seatbelt, traffic fatalities |

Top Five Causes of Crashes and How to Avoid Them

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Cecil Helton

When you consider all the facts and calculate the odds, driving is probably the most dangerous thing each of us does on a daily basis. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged aggressive drivers, aggressive driving, car crash, car insurance, car policy, distracted driving, distraction, drunk driver, drunk drivers, Drunk Driving, DUI, fatal accident, fatal car crashes, fatal collisions, fatalities, ice, mother nature, NHTSA, policy premiums, rain, snow, speeding, speeding tickets, traffic fatalities, weather, wet roads, wet weather |

Do Graduated Licenses for Teens Just Delay Deadly Crashes?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Studies conducted since graduated licenses became the norm in the United States have indicated that these licenses have certainly saved lives. One problem, however, is that almost all of those studies only looked at 16 year old drivers. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged adding teen to auto insurance, car wreck fatalities, driving rules for teens, fatal accident, fatal accidents involving teens, fatal car crashes, fatal collisions, fatal crash, prevents teen from texting, teen, teen car insurance, teen driver, teen drivers, teenage drivers, teenager, teenagers, traffic fatalities |

Safe Driving Guide: 4th of July Holiday Travels

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Cecil Helton

It’s a common perception that January 1 is the most dangerous day to drive. It makes sense, because so many people are out ringing in the new year, often with alcohol. But July 4th is the deadliest day for automotive fatalities overall, with July 3 coming in slightly behind in the second position. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged 4th of july, accident, car insurance, DUI, FARS, fatal accident, fatalities, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, fourth of july, independence day, January 1, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, new years, new years day, NHTSA, road trip, traffic fatalities, traveling |

Under the Influence: Top 10 U.S. States for Alcohol-Related Fatalities

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Cecil Helton

Driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. From simple accidents, to fatal accidents, so much can go wrong. Here are the top 10 states in number of alcohol-related automotive fatalities. Read More

Posted in Articles | Tagged accident, California, car insurance, driving under the influence, drunken driving, DUI, fatal accident, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, impaired driving, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New York, NHTSA, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, traffic fatalities |

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