Research conducted by the Virginia-based American Trucking Associations reveals that commercial vehicle accidents are usually caused by mistakes made by passenger vehicle drivers. After studying more than 8,000 fatal truck accident reports, the trade group discovered...
Year: 2019
Teens at increased risk of dying in summer car crashes
For recently licensed high school students, the summer months can be a time of exhilarating freedom. Many young adults will find that they have their first opportunities to truly spend time independent of their families, thanks to their license and their access to a...
Driver assistance systems mistaken for self-driving cars
A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that many drivers in Virginia and across the U.S. do not know the limitations of advanced driver assistance systems. Devices like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning are helping to...
Advanced auto safety systems can drive up insurance rates
Virginia residents may be surprised to learn that cars equipped with advanced safety systems can actually cost more to insure. Features like automatic braking systems and lane departure warnings may prevent accidents, but they also make cars that do crash more...
Trucking companies use technology to reduce distracted driving
Every day, roads in Virginia and around the country are filled with thousands of distracted drivers. These motorists take their eyes off the road to use their cellphones, GPS systems or other types of technologies, endangering themselves and others in the process. In...
Why truck accidents are so complex to settle
Virginia drivers who have been involved in a car accident know that the aftermath can be complicated and confusing. Unfortunately, the post-crash situation is usually even more complex for the victim of a commercial truck crash. There are several reasons for this. For...
Texting behind the wheel is more dangerous than you think
How many text messages do you send each day? You might even send while multi-tasking, for instance you may ask when family members will be home while cooking dinner. You could even be so pressed for time that you look down at the stop light to read a text or compose...
Most car crashes caused by negligent drivers
Many people in Virginia are severely injured in motor vehicle collisions every year. Across the country, thousands of people lose their lives or suffer permanent disabilities due to crashes. This can pose a particular danger on holiday weekends when the roads are...
Most of the deadliest vehicles are small cars and sport coupes
Many car shoppers in Virginia understandably want to invest in vehicles that are stylish, practical, affordable and, more importantly, safe. Part of the reason for this focus on safety is the number of vehicle crashes that claim lives each year. According to the...
Operation Safe Driver Week set for July 14-20
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be on the lookout for unsafe drivers from July 14 to 20. The event is called Operation Safe Driver Week, and it will affect both CMV and passenger vehicle drivers in Virginia and across the U.S. The focus of this year's...