The winter season often brings severe weather. This can be a challenging time for drivers, no matter their expertise behind the wheel. From brutal snowstorms to adverse road conditions, the cold months can prove to be rather treacherous. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that there are approximately 500,000 crashes due to weather conditions and over 2,000 deaths on the road every winter. Due […]
Oregon has a reputation for slow, safe drivers. According to one study that looked at driver aggression, speeding, congestion, and weather, Oregon has the fourth-safest drivers in the country. But this safety record does not carry over to Portland. In a nationwide survey, Portland ranked as the 19th most dangerous city for drivers. This placed the city well below nearby metropolitan areas like Seattle, Boise, […]
New Port Richey is Pasco County’s largest city and home to several harbors and beaches. It also straddles US-19, one of the most important north-south routes along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Together, these factors create a lot of traffic congestion in New Port Richey. Although the city only has about 17,000 residents, it has serious problems with traffic accidents. New Port Richey has about 0.08% of […]
The Tampa Bay area sees many more traffic accidents than it should. According to Value Penguin, Hillsborough County is the most dangerous large county in the U.S. for traffic accidents. In 2019, the fatality rate in Hillsborough County was 9.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national average of 4.8 traffic deaths per 100,00 residents for similar-sized counties with more than 500,000 residents. […]
Despite the drastic reduction in cars on the road in 2020, traffic fatalities increased nationwide. This is true not just for vehicle occupants, but pedestrians, too. Walking can be a great way to exercise and get around town. Make sure you do it safely by following the law and being aware of your surroundings. Pedestrian Accident Statistics In Georgia, pedestrian deaths were up 4% in […]
With just over 98,000 residents in the 2020 census, Vista, California, is classified as a small city, according to the definitions used by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. As a small city, Vista has a fairly solid record for road safety. It has a traffic fatality rate below the national average. Its share of California’s traffic fatalities also falls in line with its […]
St. Petersburg, FL has a reputation for having dangerous streets for pedestrians and bicyclists. But when it comes to car accidents, St. Petersburg falls about where it should, based on its population. St. Petersburg is a member of the Vision Zero Network. According to its Vision Zero plan, the city understands where its problems lie and will take steps to address them. Read on for […]
Griffin, Georgia, sits at the crossroads of US-41 and US-19. Although the town only has about 23,000 residents, it sees a lot of traffic. From Griffin, US-41 runs north to Atlanta while US-19 runs south to the Florida border. Although Griffin has more car accidents than expected for its population, it doesn’t result in as many fatalities as one might expect. But even though the […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) publishes an annual report with traffic crash statistics. PennDOT reports car accident and pedestrian accident statistics at the county level in this report. PennDOT also provides the Pennsylvania Crash Information Tool (PCIT). This database allows users to search for crash information at the city level. These databases paint a concerning picture of crashes in the city of Lebanon and […]
Georgia’s Department of Transportation (GDOT) publicly releases information about traffic crashes in the state. This information comes from accident reports prepared by law enforcement agencies for crashes in their jurisdictions. These accident reports cover all accidents involving injury, death, or property damage of more than $500. The GDOT database allows users to search for crashes in specific towns and cities in Georgia. Using this database, […]