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Nothing says Halloween like a jack-o’-lantern, but watch your hands and fingers if you’re doing the carving!

Washington — Although only 19% of people in the United States live in rural areas, half of all fatal roadway crashes happen on rural roads, a recent analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows.

Is your teen heading away to college? If so, this is a perfect time to review the basics of fire safety with them.

Every 75 minutes, a child is treated in the ER for a battery-related injury. That’s what researchers from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have concluded after analyzing a decades’ worth of data (2010 to 2019).

If you worry about your children’s safety in school drop-off/pickup areas, a new survey shows you’re not alone.

Arlington, VA — Engaging in risky driving behaviors – particularly speeding – has become “the new normal” since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to an analysis conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding the public that exploring mines – abandoned or active – can be deadly.

Itasca, IL — Estimating that 450 people could be killed in preventable motor vehicle-related crashes during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council is urging all drivers to share the road responsibly.

Considering renting an inflatable bounce house? Recent research shows that even light winds can send inflatables flying and cause serious injuries and death.

The more meds you take, the easier it is to get confused and take too many or not enough, take them at the wrong times, and more. That goes for both prescription and over-the-counter meds.