Colorado Analyzes Auto Accident Fatality Numbers
The big question raised by shocking increases in Colorado's traffic fatality rates is "Why?" Why and how did 546 people die from traffic accidents in 2015, a 12 percent increase over the year before? The Colorado Department of Transportation spent 15 months digging...
Apple’s New App Blocks Cell Phone Texting While Driving
Every day millions of Americans traverse this country, and it's estimated that some 660,000 of those drivers are using an electronic device while driving. In 2015, more than 3,400 people were killed by distracted driving, when the motorist at fault was doing something...
National Safety Month Highlights Dangers of Fatigue
The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as National Safety Month. The week of June 12 will focus on fatigue while driving and in the workplace. The NSC is emphasizing this because we often overlook how important it is to get a restful night's sleep....
Rabies in Wildlife Threatening Colorado Pets, People
Two Dog Infections Make 2017 a Standout Year A toothy grin isn't always a sign a dog is happy to see you. If you haven't checked Fido's shot records lately, you'll want to do so when you find out that two dogs in Yuma and Weld counties were infected with rabies this...
Colorado’s ‘Coal-Rolling’ Diesel Drivers Face Fines
"Black," "noxious," "toxic," and now, "illegal" are some of the adjectives that can describe the thick clouds of smoke that pour from the exhausts of some trucks on Colorado streets and highways. Gov. John Hickenlooper promised to sign into law a bill prohibiting...
Should Child Safety Seats Be Replaced After a Car Accident?
You probably know that all 50 states require those under the age of 18 should use a seat belt while traveling in a vehicle. In Colorado, children under the age of 8 must be in a child restraint seat or booster seat, and it's recommended that even if they're 8, they...