Ohio’s roads have the potential to be dangerous at almost any time of year, but certain months tend to be more hazardous than others. There are several reasons for this, such as a change in seasons or in the way that drivers travel. Here is a list of the most...
What safety features should you look for in a new car?
If a serious car crash has left you shopping for a new car, you may be overwhelmed and a little confused by all of the high-tech safety features that are available on newer models. These can certainly help you feel safer as you get behind the wheel again, even if the...
Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability
Because of the fact that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%, people sometimes make the assumption that a small amount of alcohol is not going to impact their ability to drive. They think they would need to have a few drinks and get over the...
Kentucky fatal car accident statics: How does 2021 compare to prior years?
Driving is something that we don’t think much about. We get in the car, drive to work, drive to the store and run errands without giving it much thought. But the truth is, driving is not a risk-free activity. In fact, driving is likely the most dangerous thing an...
The startling increase in Ohio traffic fatalities
With improved car safety technologies becoming more common in vehicles on our roads, one would expect road safety to improve. But sadly, that is not the case. One example that illustrates this fact is the increase in Ohio traffic fatalities in recent years. According...
A wrong-way driver is probably intoxicated
You're heading down the interstate toward your house after a day of work. You took a late shift, so it's 10:00 in the evening, and you're feeling tired. But you're not so tired that you don't realize the headlights coming toward you are in your lane. What's happened...
Will 2022 see more than 40,000 traffic deaths?
Traffic deaths in the 1960s and 1970s often topped 50,000 per year. Since that time, however, the number of fatalities per year has been trending down. This has been an impressive feat considering there are more and more people in the U.S. every year, and it...