Car crashes
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Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting
Car crash deaths are down by 12 percent, a top group estimates — but why?
March 4, 2026
Study: Covid May Make Sick Drivers Worse Behind the Wheel
As evidence mounts that Covid affects our brains, one study suggests it could also affect our ability to drive safely.
April 15, 2025
Are State ‘Victim Funds’ Adequately Compensating Crash Survivors and Their Loved Ones?
Crime Victims Compensation Funds across America are helping make the survivors of violent crime whole again. But too often, victims of traffic violence get left out.
April 13, 2025
Assemblymember Gipson Celebrates Passage of Hit-and-Run Law
“I know that nothing can bring D’Ancee back."
March 18, 2025
Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
January 17, 2025
‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.
November 20, 2024
Friday Video: What Will It Take For Regulators to Finally Take Action on Underride Crashes?
This World Day of Remembrance, families of people who died in underride crashes are demanding answers about one of America's most overdue regulations: strong underride protections.
November 14, 2024
Opinion: Yes, the GDP Rises When We Drive More. But That Isn’t A Good Thing.
Expensive hospital stays after car crashes, swelling healthcare spending on sedentary lifestyle diseases, and constant fuel consumption when residents have no choice but driving are all "good" for the national bottom line. But are they good for us?
November 12, 2024
Why America Has So Much Road Safety Research, But So Little Actual Safety
Why does all this research not translating into solid guidance that actually saves lives?
October 24, 2024
Opinion: Federal Plan to Make Cars Safer for Pedestrians Is a Great Start
The author of a book on the pedestrian death crisis weighs in on new federal car standards to protect walkers
September 11, 2024
