Who Are the Most Distracted Drivers on Colorado’s Roads?
Young Drivers, New Moms, and Routine Drivers Among Those at Risk Even the most careful drivers can get distracted while behind the wheel, but some groups seem to become more easily preoccupied than others, such as: Millennials Drivers between the ages of 19 and 24...
How Traffic Accidents Take a Toll on the Corporate Wallet
In the aftermath of an auto accident, the focus tends to be on the human aspect: who was involved, who was injured, who may have died; the loss of life that occurs annually due to crashes is devasting. But what people may not think about is the financial costs...
States Strike Back Against Distracted Driving
How Roadway Cell Phone Usage Inspired Hands-Free Laws and NHTSA Studies According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1,000 people are injured, and nine people are killed every day due to distracted driving. What is the number one distraction?...
Red-Light Cameras Reduce Fatal Auto Accidents
Safety Groups Issue Guidelines on Deployment Red-light cameras are so effective in reducing the number of red-light violations and resulting deaths that four national safety organizations are endorsing new guidelines for implementing the systems. AAA, Advocates for...
Auto Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Among Leading Causes of Death
Research shows that drivers and pedestrians should be even more concerned about their safety than usual. A 100-year-old national safety organization did extensive research and created a ranking for current causes of death. When examined, the list reveals actions and...
A Guide to Driving Through Hell and Back
Drivers Need Extra Caution in Fiery Summer Months High temperatures and dry weather make fire dangers high in most areas of Colorado, but especially so in the high country, the Colorado Department of Transportation says. In late June there were 13 tracked wildfires...