Earlier this month, AutoInsurance.org released the results of a study they conducted looking at 25 years worth of fatal Halloween car accident statistics, and their findings were very interesting. The study sought to answer two different questions: Which overall group is most at risk of being in a fatal crash on Halloween, children or pedestrians? What is the main cause of Halloween car…
In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced a $5 million dollar public awareness advertising campaign aimed at educating the public on the dangers of distracted driving. The “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” campaign will feature ad buys across the country on T.V., radio, billboards and digital platforms, along with images and videos…
At some point during the hustle and bustle of our daily routine, most of us find ourselves walking somewhere or another. Whether we’re headed to the corner market to pick up some groceries or whether we’re out walking the dog, all able-bodied people will be a pedestrian at some point in their day. Also this year, due to restrictions put in place to…
The Yellow Dot program has come to El Paso County, and American Medical Response and Drive Smart Colorado are hoping it will help save lives throughout the region. Intended to help alert emergency first responders of any chronic medical conditions affecting a driver involved in an accident, the safe driving program has been operating in 22 states and has been shown to be…
