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Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows that an estimated 44,680 people died in preventable traffic crashes last year in the United States. In 2023, that total was 44,762.

Driving in the rain – when roads are slick and visibility is reduced – can be stressful.

They’re more common because they’ve been shown to reduce the risk of serious collisions. But if you don’t have much experience with them, they can take time to get used to – and may even be a bit intimidating.

A vast majority of U.S. drivers believe distracted driving is “very or extremely dangerous,” yet at least 1 in 4 admit to engaging in it, results of a recent survey show.

Teaching new drivers how to safely navigate work zones is the aim of a new training course from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the state’s Turnpike Commission.

Stronger helmet laws could have prevented more than 22,000 motorcycle deaths over the past 4.5 decades, a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.

Injuries linked to electric bicycles skyrocketed more than 3,000% over a recent six-year period, while e-scooter injuries soared more than 564%, results of a recent study show.

Estimating that 457 people could be killed in preventable motor vehicle-related crashes during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council is urging everyone to make roadway safety a priority.

Vehicles get submerged in water. If it happened to you, would you know what to do?

Kids need to play their part to help keep things safe.