Marianne Matthews contributes safety news and articles for the Fleet Safety newsletter. She is an experienced trade editor.
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Marianne Matthews contributes safety news and articles for the Fleet Safety newsletter. She is an experienced trade editor.
An estimated 38,800 people were killed in automotive collisions in 2019, which translates into a 2% decline as compared with the 39,404 fatalities in 2018.
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Faulty brakes that work inefficiently or sporadically greatly increase the chances of a collision. In fact, brake-related issues are a common cause of accidents.
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High winds are an often overlooked danger to drivers, yet winds can wreak havoc on the roadways and lead to serious collisions.
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If a driver can’t see what’s adjacent or behind to his or her vehicle it greatly ups the chances of getting into a collision.
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Several trends in commercial auto insurance in 2019 indicate a continued need for fleet managers and owners to focus on creating and implementing effective fleet safety policies.
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The annual accident rate for commercial fleets is around 20%, and even higher for some specific industries. Moreover, the average cost of a loss related to fleet vehicle crashes is approximately $70,000.
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An estimated 90% of all driver decisions are based on what the driver can see. Yet at night, one's vision is compromised, which may account for the fact that approximately 40% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents occur at night.
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Statistics show that 17% of all vehicle collisions occur in winter, and over 70% of U.S. roads are in snowy regions.
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Now is the time to remind your fleet drivers of best practices for driving and parking in lots and garages. Here are four tips.
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Whether moving, parking or stopping, drivers should understand that an appropriate space cushion will keep them, and other drivers, safer while on the road.
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