Tag Archives: Pedestrians
Fourth of July Driving Safety: Why July 4 Is the Deadliest Day on U.S. Roads
July 4 was the deadliest day on U.S. roads from 2020 to 2024, according to IIHS. Why the holiday is so risky and how to get home safely.
Juneteenth Weekend Driving Safety: What the Data Shows and How to Get Home Safe
Mid-June is one of the deadliest stretches on U.S. roads. What the data shows around Juneteenth weekend and how to celebrate and get home safely.
Distracted Driving and Children: How to Keep Kids Safe as Passengers and Pedestrians
How distracted driving puts children at risk as passengers and pedestrians, what research says about kids as a distraction, and practical steps for parents.
Distracted Driving on Highways vs. City Streets: Where Are You Most at Risk?
Most 2024 crash deaths happened on urban roads, especially busy arterials, while rural roads had a higher death rate per mile. What that means for phone use.
Distracted Driving and Pedestrian Safety: What Drivers and Walkers Need to Know
7,080 pedestrians died in US crashes in 2024, and 639 people outside vehicles died in distraction-affected crashes. The facts and how drivers and walkers can stay safe.
Distracted Driving at Night: What the Crash Data Shows and How to Stay Safe
More people died in nighttime crashes than daytime crashes in 2024. What NHTSA’s data shows about driving after dark, and simple ways to keep your phone down.
How Many People Die From Texting While Driving Each Year?
NHTSA counted 437 deaths in crashes involving phone use and 3,208 in all distraction-affected crashes in 2024. Here is what the numbers mean and why they are likely too low.