In New York City, the roads can be a risky place for motorists, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Given the abounding dangers, it is imperative for people to be aware of trends and take steps to remain safe. From distracted driving, drunk driving, recklessness...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Despite safety initiatives, motor vehicle accidents grow deadlier
The New York City streets are busy all day, every day. Given the number of people who live and work in the five boroughs as well as the litany of visitors that come to the city for business and pleasure, the traffic can be frightening. That is true for anyone...
2020 sees uptick in traffic deaths despite fewer cars on the road
Did the roads in New York City seem quieter than usual in 2020? According to the National Safety Council traffic on U.S. roads was on the decline in 2020 as schools were shut down and many people were working from home. What may surprise you to learn is that despite...
Are the senior citizens in your life safe drivers?
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...
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...