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ArticlesCover Storyby Andy LundinJuly 25, 2019

Rear-End and Parking Crashes Dominate the Fleet Industry

Accident rates remained mostly consistent in this year’s safety report. Rear-end and parking collisions were the most prevalent.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

Two-Lane Roundabouts Cut Crashes 9% a Year

The number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average 9% per year of their existence in the roadway, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2019

General Contractors Create Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign

Associated General Contractors of America officials noted that 73% of contractors report that the risk of highway work zone crashes is greater now than it was a decade ago.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaMay 6, 2019

The Evolution of KAR Auction Services' Safety Program

By changing the structure and way its auctions operate; implementing a safety mascot inspired by Disney, and adopting a organization-wide culture of safety, KAR reduced its accident rates by 60%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

E.R. Visits Drop 4% in States with Texting Bans

States with some type of texting while driving ban experienced a 4% reduction in emergency department visits after crashes, according to a new study.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsMarch 1, 2019

Pedestrian Death Toll Highest in 30 Years

An estimated 6,227 pedestrians lost their lives on U.S. roads in 2018, which was a 4% increase over 2017 and the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in nearly three decades.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJanuary 24, 2019

Hyundai to Offer Air-Bag System for Multiple Collisions

Because 30% of accidents involve a secondary impact, Hyundai Motor Group is developing a first-of-its-kind air-bag system designed to improve driver and passenger safety and reduce injuries in accidents with two or more collisions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

Crashes No Longer Leading Cause of Accidental Death

For the first time in the U.S., the odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash (one in 103) have been surpassed by the chance of dying accidentally from an opioid overdose, which have risen to one in 96, according to new data from the National Safety Council.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Road Deaths Fall 19% in Maine

Traffic fatalities in Maine decreased 19% to 140 deaths in 2018 compared with 173 in 2017, which is among the lowest on record in 60 years.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightDecember 11, 2018

10 Ways to Minimize Distracted Driving

Distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year. Do you know how commercial truck fleets can prevent distracted driving temptations?

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