April 10, 2022

One of the reasons why ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are cited as having become popular is the fact that ridesharing allows people to go out to bars or restaurants or for a night on the town without having to worry about getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. But do rideshare services actually have an effect on the…

April 5, 2022

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the rate of distracted driving accidents has only gone up due to the prevalence of smartphones and social media, which entice drivers to read and type on their phones while on the road. However, vehicles themselves are providing another potential distraction for drivers. Many new…

March 7, 2022

The roads were empty during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, unfortunately, that didn’t mean they were safe.  A recent survey conducted by AAA determined that the youngest, most reckless drivers were involved in the highest rate of fatalities across the country. Here’s everything the study found:  Traffic Fatalities Among Young Drivers Increased During the Pandemic Despite less…

February 2, 2022

In January of this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a five-step plan to reduce the number of traffic deaths that occur each year. Continue reading to learn more about this new initiative and the results they expect to achieve.  What’s the New Five-Step Plan?  The new plan is called the National Roadway Safety Strategy, and in short, it…

January 24, 2022

A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that the first half of 2021 experienced one of the largest increases in traffic fatalities in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.  New Data Shows One of the Largest Ever Increases in Traffic Fatalities The report found that, according to FARS data, an estimated 20,160 people were…

January 24, 2022

The past few years have seen a growth in the popularity of food delivery mobile apps, such as DoorDash, Grubhub, and UberEats. However, this means that more cars are driving for these services on the roads of Pennsylvania. This also means an increased risk of these vehicles getting into accidents. If you are involved in a crash with a food…

December 20, 2021

The holiday season means many more people out on the road. In particular, commercial districts in every town are clogged with holiday shoppers gathering supplies for holiday parties and dinners or looking to buy the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, holiday shoppers may be more focused on their errands than on safely driving their vehicles. This puts other…

September 6, 2021

Although most people correctly assume that holidays such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s see some of the highest rates of motor vehicle accidents, you may be surprised to learn that September is the deadliest month to be on the road. A study of car accident fatalities from 2009 through 2018 found that September…

August 16, 2021

The rise in motor vehicle fatalities last year, caused in part by the failure of many drivers and passengers to wear seat belts, is motivating traffic safety advocates and government leaders to push for measures to help increase seat belt use.  Increase in Unbelted Accident Deaths and Injuries in 2020 According to preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety…

August 8, 2021

AAA recently conducted a study to determine how people’s driving habits changed during the stay-at-home orders imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading to find out what they discovered.  Driving Statistics During 2020 The AAA 2020 New American Driving Survey found that the average number of trips across all forms of transportation fell by 40 percent in April 2020,…