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Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes as a Leading Cause of Death in the United States, 2010 and 2011
In 2011, for the third year in a row, motor vehicle traffic crashes were not among the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Motor vehicle crashes were the 12th leading cause of death during 2011 as compared to their rank as the 11th leading cause of death in 2010.
Short-Staffed NHTSA Struggles to Handle Car-Hacking Threats
Even as its top official acknowledges cars have become a prime target for hackers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is struggling to address automotive cyber threats. Mark Rosekind, administrator of the agency, wrote in a recent letter sent to select members of Congress that NHTSA intends to, “get out ahead of potential cyber-security issues on vehicles.” That goal […]
Updated Used Vehicle Recommendations for Teens
Parents looking for a safe, affordable vehicle for their teen driver have many more options than just a year ago. IIHS has updated its recommendations for used vehicles for teens, and the list has grown by more than 50 percent, even though the price and safety criteria haven’t changed. “Time is on the consumer’s side,” says […]
As Temperatures Drop, Be Aware of Deer Near Roads
It’s that time of year, when the temperatures drop, and the deer seem to come out of the woods; literally. State Trooper say the turn of the season is when they start to see an increase of crashes that involve deer in the road. The majority of accidents involving deer tend to take place in […]
Fatalities in Traffic Crashes Involving All-Terrain Vehicles
ATVs are not intended for on-road usage; however, they are ridden on public roads illegally in some jurisdictions and legally in others. FARS captures data on all fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes, including on-road ATV fatal crashes. FARS does not capture ATV-related fatal crashes that occur off-road. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports annually […]
Naturalistic Driving Studies
Learn about a Naturalistic Driving Study organized by Jennifer Macellaro.
Risk Factors Associated with High Potential for Serious Crashes
Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-16-05 There is a need to better understand the different risks associated with factors and features along low-volume roads. In understanding where risks are present in the system, a proactive approach may be employed to make improvements that can translate into reduced (or prevented) crashes in the future. Overall, six main tasks were […]