Staying safe on the roads requires a multi-faceted approach. One option that’s often used is high-tension cables that are placed on divided roadways. PennDot is currently adding a total of 29 miles of high-tension cable barriers in the medians of various roads in the...
Car Accidents
Why it’s so hard to avoid driving distractions
It’s very clear that driving distractions cause car accidents. It is sometimes hard to count the percentage of accidents that can be linked to distraction, in part because it may be difficult to prove. But there’s no question about the fact that it can lead to...
How Is PennDOT’s Green Light-Go Program Improving Traffic Safety?
For nearly a decade now, Pennsylvania has been using the Green Light-Go program. In November of last year, the application period was opened for the eighth year in a row. If the program is continued, it would likely reach its ninth year in late 2023. Overall, this...
Are Pennsylvania Traffic Fatalities On The Decline?
Over 40,000 people die in road traffic collisions every year in the U.S. Sadly, over 1,000 of these deaths occur in the state of Pennsylvania. This number generally rises each year, however, there was a change in 2022. In 2022, the number of car crash fatalities fell...
How Can AI Prevent Traffic Accidents?
Applications for artificial intelligence (AI) have dominated the technology news cycle in recent months. Since the release of the newest version of Chat GPT software and the introduction of several user interfaces for the production of AI artwork and photographs,...
$78 Million Grant Will Help Fix One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In Pennsylvania
Although crashes can occur anywhere, some streets experience far more collisions than others. Researchers frequently evaluate where collisions occur and also how severe each crash is to determine the best ways to promote improved public safety. Sometimes, making...
3 mistakes that can jeopardize your car accident claim
If you drive on a regular basis, there is a pretty good chance you have been involved in a car crash at some point. Even if it is a minor crash, a car accident can leave you disoriented, to say the least. If you are involved in a car accident that is attributable to...
Think you’re safe on the road? What you don’t know might hurt you
You’re a safe and conscientious driver, always following traffic laws and looking out for unsafe driver conduct. Chances are, you are prepared to prevent and avoid car accidents, or so you may think. Traffic safety and conditions can change like the wind, leaving you...
Why you should always seek medical attention after a car crash
There are a few important things you should do after getting into a car accident. For starters, you have to contact the police so a report can be made. Then, you should also consider taking picture evidence so that you can prove the damages dealt to your vehicle. One...
Is in-car safety technology always a good thing?
Modern cars come with far more technology designed to prevent accidents than older ones did. For instance, adaptive cruise control and lane assist. Yet accident statistics remain high. Does this mean that the technology is not as good as manufacturers claim? No....