Earlier this month two Iowa teens were injured in a rollover accident along Interstate 80 after hitting same black ice on the highway. Thankfully, the young women survived the crash with mostly minor injuries, which they attribute to the fact they were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. According to one news source,… Read More »
Over 50% of Motorist Fatalities on Rural Roads
Iowa has many rural roadways crisscrossing the state where more than twice the rate of car accidents occur when compared to state roads. Many of the characteristics that make rural roads beautiful also creates hazards for drivers. Little or no shoulders, narrow lanes, fewer traffic signs, poor lighting, unmarked intersections and poor maintenance all add… Read More »
New Drivers Among the Most Dangerous
New drivers are among the most dangerous drivers on the road. Inexperience, distraction, and exceeding the speed limits are much more common among teen drivers learning to drive, which can lead to accidents and injuries. Making sure your child is aware of the main risk factors for motor vehicle crashes may help prevent accidents: Inexperience… Read More »
Drivers Impaired by Marijuana
According to a study published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence Journal, researchers say that heavy recreational marijuana users are poor drivers – even when they’re not high – when compared to those who do not use marijuana at all. Researchers found that users, especially those who started using marijuana early in high school, had… Read More »
Emergency Workers Struck by Distracted Drivers
Recently a police officer blocking off an area around an accident in Rockford was struck by a distracted driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and texting on her phone. The police officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and, fortunately, the driver of the vehicle who struck him not was… Read More »
Leading Causes of Holiday Traffic Accidents: Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving and Speeding
As holiday travelers make it to and from their destinations, Iowa and Illinois state patrol are on the lookout for not only speeders, but also impaired and distracted drivers that can make traveling unsafe. Nearly one third of all car accidents can be traced back to speeding. Tens of thousands are injured every year in… Read More »
Iowa Head On Collision Injury
Head on collisions occur when two cars driving opposite directions crash into each other. Head on collisions often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Head on collisions sometimes occur when a motorist attempts to pass other vehicles and miscalculates the time needed to safely pass. Just yesterday an Iowa motorist was killed when attempting to… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Teen Drivers
With more free time on their hands, teens drive more often during the summer months which can increase their risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the number of crash incidents involving teens goes up dramatically and, unfortunately, sometimes teens and other motorists are injured or killed.… Read More »
Texting While Driving an Automatic Moving Violation July 1
July 1, drivers texting, talking or using any hand held device behind the wheel in Illinois will be ticketed with a moving violation. Let three violations stack up, and Illinois drivers will lose their license for a 12 month period. Although Illinois banned texting while driving years ago, lawmakers included a provision which gave first-time… Read More »
Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Accidents Highest in 30 Years
While the number of motor vehicle traffic deaths involving drivers and passengers has decreased over the last decade, 2018 is projected to have the greatest number of pedestrian accidents since 1990. Over 6,000 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year alone. More than a third of pedestrian fatalities across the nation occurred on… Read More »