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Traffic Deaths Hit 16-Year High in First Six Months of 2022

U.S. traffic deaths rose 0.5% in the first half of 2022 to 20,175, the highest number killed in the period since 2006, according to an early estimate released by U.S. regulators. Traffic deaths have jumped after pandemic lockdowns ended as …

AAA: Tech-savvy, Millennials Riskiest Drivers

Young millennials, the group of adults ages 19-24, are seen in many ways as the backbone of our nation’s future. But experts worry that some may not see that future if they continue to drive their cars they way they …

Progressive Plans to Charge Risky Snapshot Drivers More

Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, said it will begin increasing rates for some risky customers who participate in a program that allows the company to electronically monitor driving habits. The decision to lift premiums is a shift for …

Teens Mirror Parents’ Distracted Driving Habits: Survey

A new survey finds that 66 percent of teens believe their parents follow different rules behind the wheel than they set for their young drivers. The survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) finds an alarming …