Car Accidents
Colorado’s Marijuana Legalization and Auto Fatality Rates
The state of Colorado legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in 2009 and for recreational purposes on Nov. 6, 2012, the day when the state passed Amendment 64 to its constitution. Since that time, much media attention has been paid to whether the legalization has had any impact on the state’s auto fatality […]
Read moreAccident Involvement Motivates Teens to Give up Texting While Driving
A new survey of teenagers conducted by State Farm has very depressing news. Education and awareness campaigns and parental involvement do not seem to be sufficient for a teenage motorist to stop texting while driving. A vast majority of teenagers in Denver, CO, are only motivated to stop texting while driving if they have been involved […]
Read morePsychotropic Drugs Increase Car Accident Risks
Common psychotropic drugs that are used to treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia and depression can increase a person’s risk of being involved in a car accident. These psychotropic medications are used by millions of people around the country who suffer from common conditions like depression. New research suggests that the side effects from these medications […]
Read moreRed Light Cameras May Soon Be Coming to Colorado
If a national organization that promotes the use of red light camera systems in order to reduce the risk of red light violations has its way, intersections in Colorado could soon have a number of these camera systems in place. The Traffic Safety Coalition is launching an education campaign in the state of Colorado, and […]
Read moreMany Motorists Unaware That They Are Texting While Driving
Far too many motorists are using their cell phones “automatically” while driving, without being aware that they are 3 doing so. According to a study conducted by the University Of Michigan, in many cases, people do show automatic behavior when it comes to their cell phones, picking up their cell phones and using them to […]
Read moreUS Traffic Accident Deaths Rise in First Half of 2012
Traffic accident fatality numbers in the United States are back up again, after a few years of consecutive dips in these rates. According to new statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people who were killed in traffic accident fatalities during the first half of 2012 was approximately 9% higher than […]
Read moreImproved Typography Could Reduce Car Accident Risks
Improved, easy-to-read text on dashboard navigation screens can reduce the amount of time that a motorist spends looking at the screen, thereby reducing his risk of being involved in an accident. Those are the findings of new research conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. The MIT researchers collaborated with typeface provider company Monotype […]
Read moreColorado Department of Transportation Officials Plan Improvements to Dangerous Highway
Colorado state transportation officials are looking at making improvements to a dangerous stretch of road between Fort Collins and the Wyoming border. For a while US Highway 287 has had the dubious distinction of being a dangerous stretch of road, with a higher risk of car accidents. Colorado state transportation officials have now announced a […]
Read moreAging Motoring Population Will Not Increase Accident Rates
As the baby boomer population enters its 70s, there have been concerns that over the next few years, there will be an explosion of senior motorists on our streets. Many traffic safety experts are very concerned about the increased accident risks involving seniors. However, a new analysis of senior car accident claims conducted by the […]
Read moreTips for Driving Safely This Winter
With winter almost here, and temperatures plummeting already, it is important for motorists to begin changing their driving practices. The risk of car accidents increases when a motorist drives in poor weather conditions, and winter provides plenty of such conditions. Snowfall, slippery roads covered with ice and sleet, and snow storms can play havoc with […]
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