In these trying times, many of us may have some extra time to improve road safety. One easy way to protect yourself and others is to check recalls on your vehicle. It is generally quite easy. Check to Protect is a national campaign to help people get the recall...
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Fatalities in red light-running accidents hit 10-year high
Running a red light is against the law, and most drivers in Wisconsin acknowledge this. In a AAA survey, 85% of respondents agreed that this is a dangerous offense. Yet one in three drivers confessed that they ran a red light in the last 30 days when it could have...
Study finds CarPlay more perilous for drivers than texting
Drivers in Wisconsin no doubt understand that distractions can come in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately, distractions can come even from those things that are touted for their safety. Apple CarPlay is one example; this system lets drivers access an iPhone like it's...
Drowsy driving and how to prevent it
Every year in the U.S., there are approximately 328,000 car crashes involving a drowsy driver. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety formed this estimate and says that this is 350% higher than official statistics. Of these crashes, many of which take place in...
CHECK YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE RECALLS
According to the National Safety Council, recall compliance rate is only 44% for vehicles 5 years and older as compared to 83% for newer vehicles. As a result, The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that there are about 53 million vehicles on US roadways...
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WORST FOR CAR CRASHES
In a few days, millions of Americans will be hitting the road for Memorial Day. Unfortunately, based upon fatality reporting of the National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration, Memorial Day weekend is on average the most dangerous holiday weekend for driving....
2019 National Police Week May 12-17 and Road Safety
Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers will be traveling to Washington DC to participate in events that honor those who have given their lives to protect citizens and communities around the world. This will include representatives from Wisconsin. One way to...
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
According to the National Safety Council, every day at least 9 Americans die and 100 are injured in motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving. Distractions include everything from cell phones to dashboard touch screens and other in-vehicle technologies. This...
Appleton Fatal Car Accidents
Car accidents can be fatal. In Appleton, an average of 1.6 fatal car accidents occur each year. Approximately 44 percent of these accidents involved alcohol. Among the recorded fatal collisions, approximately one third occurred on roadways with speed limits 25 miles...
6 Tips to Keep your Children Safe While Driving
When you are driving with your children, you are not the only one in the car who can be injured in a car accident in Wisconsin. Your children can be victims of a collision as well and potentially suffer severe injuries with permanent complications. The only way you...