With baby boomers accounting for a significant number of drivers, it’s more important than ever to talk about safety on New York roadways. The number of motorists over 65 has increased by 32% since 2009, and the number of traffic deaths for this age group has risen by...
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Report blames limo tragedy on flagrant safety violations
The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, blamed New York’s regulators, as well as a limo company, for a tragic accident from two years ago. The limo accident made national news at the time and left 20 people, including the limo driver and 2 pedestrians,...
Motorists can keep motorcyclists safe with these guidelines
As the beautiful summer weather continues, motorcyclists take to the roads. The warm temperatures and historic New York roadways are perfect for those long, scenic drives. For car and truck drivers, the increase in motorcycles may make driving more difficult. However,...
Fatal accident claims the life of yet another pedestrian
The New York Police Department and other emergency response personnel were recently called to the scene of an auto-pedestrian accident that left the victim with critical injuries. This event occurred on the Upper East Side the evening of Wednesday, June 10. Sadly, the...
Fatal car accident in New York claimes 2 lives
A man who was believed to have been speeding before a serious accident is dead, along with one of his two passengers, according to police. New York authorities are still investigating the fatal car accident that killed the 32-year-old driver and tore his vehicle in...
Police say man was drunk when he caused fatal accident
The laws for driving while intoxicated have been on the books for many years, yet people choose to ignore the consequences and continue to drink and drive. When the senses are dulled by alcohol, the driver's reaction times are diminished to the point they can cause a...
Fatal car accidents involving teens often sleep-related
Many people in New York and elsewhere believe that teenagers are involved in car accidents more often than older drivers because they lack experience behind the wheel. While lack of experience certainly may contribute to some collisions, it is not the main reason so...
Many a fatal accident caused by men in big trucks or SUVs
A Vision Zero ad campaign is focusing on one thing that is believed to be contributing to the increase in fatal auto accidents happening in New York. Men in their big trucks or SUVs are said to cause more collisions than any other drivers. Why? Vehicle height and...
Proposed law might end fatal car accident epidemic in Manhattan
The Manhattan District Attorney said New Yorkers' chances of dying in car accidents are the same as being murdered by a knife or gun. He called the current prevalence of fatal car accidents an epidemic. The proposed law intends to hold anyone whose actions cause a...
New information about 2018 fatal limo accident case
When a limo crashed and killed 20 people in New York on May 4, 2018, it made national headlines. The owners of the limo company are currently facing criminal charges for their role in the fatal accident. However, new information has come to light that may change who...