Category: Traffic Accident Articles

The COVID-19 pandemic had people living in lockdown for months. Now all 50 states are reopening to some extent. The reopening means that more people are out and about and more people are getting back on the road, which means Texas will likely see an increase of car accidents. As…

The Midland, Texas region is known for its rich oil deposits. These have brought economic prosperity to the region, but have also caused strain. Expecting the oil boom to be followed by a crash, the region has not upgraded its infrastructure, and is becoming overwhelmed. So far, the growth shows…

Car accidents can happen at any time, and almost always when you least expect it. The impact of a collision could lead to relatively minor harm to vehicle occupants like whiplash and bumps or bruises, or could result in severe and potentially fatal injuries. Data from the National Highway Traffic…

Here in Texas, trucks are almost synonymous with the state itself. Something about driving a pickup truck down the dusty roads of Texas just seems right. And when you think of a truck, you usually think “safe.” Right? Pickups are big and high off the road, a protective barrier between…

If you’ve experienced neck pain after a car accident, you might wonder if it’s whiplash or something even more serious. Unfortunately, it’s an all too common question. One reportable crash occurred every 58 seconds in one recent year, and one person was injured every two minutes, seven seconds, according to…

Although good drivers never seem to get enough credit, they play a critical role in keeping roads safe for everyone. When it comes to safe driving in the United States, every state ranks differently. The residents of some states may have a reputation for being better drivers or worse drivers….

The automotive website Tire Reviews and More published a study that analyzed Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The study specifically examined the frequency with which drivers of different makes of cars were involved in fatal crashes. The findings indicated that people…

Dashboard-mounted cameras, also known as dash cams, were at one time limited only to police vehicles or those of hobbyists. In recent years, however, dash cams have become far more common and much more affordable, allowing many people to install the devices in their cars. Dash cams can be extremely…

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently reported that the Fort Worth Safe Communities Collaborative ranked the intersections where the most accidents have happened during the past year based on crash data from MedStar 911 calls. The top five intersections were: 5. Interstate 35W (I-35W or Northwest Freeway) and Meacham Boulevard —…

Distracted walking has become a significant public safety concern in recent years. The problem has become so noticeable that the National Safety Council recently added distracted walking to its injury categories. While the law recognizes that pedestrians have the right of way, it is still up to them to do…