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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.

NTSB Ends Investigation Into Driverless Shuttle Accident

A unique case of miscommunication between a truck driver and a self-driving vehicle that led to a minor accident in Las Vegas may give us a glimpse into a future where autonomous vehicles and human driven vehicles share the road.

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.

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.

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.

ELD Adoption Fails to Reduce Truck Accidents, Study Says

ELDs were supposed to reduce driver fatigue and make roads safer, but a recent report suggests that any benefits may have been offset by an increase in unsafe driving behaviors.

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.

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.

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.

10 Ways to Minimize Distracted Driving

Known as ‘the new drunk driving,’ distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year. Here’s how work truck fleets deal with distracted driving temptations.