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Work Demands Contribute to Distracted Driving Behaviors

Drivers continue to struggle to obey state laws that prevent cell phone use, due in part by demands or pressure from work that lead drivers to read or send emails while driving.

National Safety Council Deploys Tech to Address Unrepaired Vehicle Recalls

The NSC and safety technology platform Carma Project today announced the collaboration on the launch of the technology toward reducing the number of open safety recalls on the road as a part of its Check to Protect safety initiative.

NSC Estimates 44,000 Serious Road Injuries During Labor Day

The National Safety Council (NSC) says an estimated 44,000 serious injuries and 390 deaths will occur on U.S. roadways during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period.

Road Fatalities Rise 23.5% in May

Further, employers are sending employees back to work, meaning commutes are resuming – and motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of workplace deaths.

Road Fatality Rates Jump 36.6% in April

Estimates show a year-over-year 36.6% jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18% drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

Road Fatalities Up in March Despite Drop in Miles Driven, NSC Study Finds

There was a 14% year-over-year jump in fatality rates per miles driven in March 2020, while the actual number of miles driven dropped 18.6% compared to the same time period last year.

Video Tip: How to Protect Against Drowsy Driving

Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8, its a good time to remind your drivers to be aware of the signs of drowsy driving, and what to do to avoid the problem.

Roadway Fatalities Down 2% in 2019

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.

Vehicle Crashes Remain Leading Employee Death Cause

Motor vehicle crashes and falls remained the leading causes of preventable death on the job in 2018, as preventable and unintentional workplace deaths continue their rise in recent years, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Holiday Roadway Fatalities Expected to Decline

An estimated 278 people could lose their lives in traffic collisions on Christmas Day and New Year's Day — a significant decrease from the estimated 860 for Christmas 2018 and New Year’s 2019, according to the National Safety Council.

Average Business Mileage Reaches 65% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

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