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Study of NHTSA Data Shows Rhode Island, Hawaii Among Top States With Most Fatal Speeding Crashes

Rhode Island took the top spot in a new study of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on states with the most fatal vehicle crashes involving speeding. Nearly half (46.01%) of all fatal crashes in the state were a result …

Over 44,400 Lives Lost Due to US Vehicle Crashes in 2023

There were about 44,450 motor vehicle fatalities in the United States in 2023—down from 2022 but still very high—according to a preliminary analysis released by the National Safety Council (NSC). Fatalities were down 4% from 2022 but still up 13.6% …

Six Charged in Alleged $1M Auto Insurance Claims Scheme in Massachusetts

Six people have been indicted in connection with the alleged filing of fraudulent insurance claims through their auto body repair business in Everett, Massachusetts. Four of the defendants were arraigned this week in Middlesex Superior Court, while two others also …

Overview of NHTSA Data on Fatal Alcohol-related Crashes Spotlights Connecticut and Texas

A new analysis using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on fatal crashes in states where drivers are most likely to be over the legal alcohol limit shows Connecticut and Texas with the highest percentages of drivers …

West Texas Has More Fatal Crashes Than State Average, Report Finds

Severe and fatal vehicle crashes occur at a higher rate in the Permian Basin than the rest of Texas, a new report released by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found. Commissioned by the Permian Road Safety Coalition, the report analyzed …

Uber Sues Insurer for Refusing to Cover NYC Drivers in Crashes

Uber Technologies Inc. sued an auto liability insurer for what it says is a consistent pattern of failing to honor coverage for New York City ride-share drivers who get into accidents. American Transit Insurance Co.’s “unreasonable practices” handling claims has …

Southern California Tops List of Wheel and Tire Claims for Second Straight Quarter

Los Angeles and Orange County are number one of the top 20 list for a second consecutive quarter for 2023 and stay at the top in theft claims handled by population. Wheelnet, a provider for wheel and tire replacement for …

Study Finds Urban Environment Plays Major Role in Fault-Finding When Cars Hit Pedestrians

A new study that examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area shows that the environment where the crash took place – especially the types of roads and the amount of …

California Lawmakers Call for Stricter Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles

California lawmakers and labor unions rallied to call for laws to not allow autonomous trucks without human drivers, amid rising safety concerns after accidents involving self-driving taxis from General Motors and Alphabet. A robotaxi from Alphabet’s GOOGL.OWaymo was torched by …

Study: Vermont, Montana, New Hampshire Had Highest Crash Fatality Rates

Vermont, Montana, and New Hampshire were the top three states with the highest fatality rates in traffic accidents in a study of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. The study covered NHTSA data from 2017 to 2021. It showed Vermont …