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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2022

U.S. Fatalities Skyrocket While Other Nations See Big Declines

In the last 30 years, the U.S. has not kept pace with declining traffic death rates in Europe, East Asia, and Canada. Find out why.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2022

Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Crashes

Ford Motor Company is researching a new communications technology that uses Bluetooth Low Energy to help drivers better detect obstructed pedestrians and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2022

2021 Sees Largest Increase in Pedestrian Traffic Deaths in Four Decades

The latest projections from the Governor’s Traffic Highway Safety Administration find pedestrian roadway fatalities rose by 11.5% in 2021 as compared with 2020.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2022

Georgia’s Pedestrian Fatalities Up Nearly 24% in 2021

Georgia had an estimated 348 pedestrian traffic fatalities in 2021, increasing from 281 in 2020 and 239 in 2019. The Peach State’s upward trend is outpacing the disturbing national trend.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2022

New Coalition Aims to Reduce Pedestrian Crashes

The Vulnerable Road Users Injury Prevention Alliance is utilizing real-world data to address traffic safety trends as it relates to pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2022

Size Matters: Study Explores Vehicle Turning Crashes with Pedestrians

Turning crashes accounted for more than 900 of approximately 5,800 fatal pedestrian crashes at or near U.S. intersections from 2014 to 2018. A new study finds turning SUVs, vans, and pickups pose a greater risk to walkers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2022

Pedestrian Crash Avoidance Systems Fail to Reduce Crashes After Dark

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems are much less effective in the dark, where 75% of fatal pedestrian crashes happen.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2021

Nauto Upgrades Driver, Fleet Safety Platform with New AI Additions

Nauto says collision avoidance and safety automation features enable more effective risk mitigation for drivers and fleet managers.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2021

2020 is Year of Most Pedestrian Fatalities Ever

The blame goes mostly to dangerous driving behaviors — speeding, impaired driving, and distraction — which were widespread on U.S. roads during the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2021

Pedestrian Fatalities Surge in First Half of 2020

Despite many fewer vehicle miles driven, traffic deaths are on pace with 2019 levels.

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