According to a study of data accumulated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), obese drivers have a higher probability of dying in a car crash than those who are of normal weight. In fact, their chances of death in an accident are 80% higher than those who weigh…
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Texas Department of Transportation Blames Distracted Driving For Fatal Crashes
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the East Texas rural roads are deadlier than traveling on other major thoroughfares and interstates. This news is released as new crosses are being erected at the scene of yet another fatality near Longview. Even though the number of fatal crashes has gone…
Thanksgiving Day Pileup: Deadly Evidence of Accidents At Interstate Speeds
It was about 8:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, the most traveled day of the year, when one of the most horrific accidents in Texas occurred on Interstate 10 outside of Beaumont. The weather conditions were extremely foggy and cars were apparently slowing down due to the lack of visibility. Deborah…
Thanksgiving Traffic Safety
Thanksgiving weekend is the most traveled holiday period of the year with almost 90% of those traveling doing so by car. To lessen your chances of becoming one of the statistic this year, here are a few things to keep in mind: • Seat Belts: Keep yourself safe and ticket…
Houston Innovation Reduces Fatality Rate In Wrong Way Crashes
There always seems to be a series of fatalities across the country on New Year’s Eve, caused by someone driving on a freeway traveling in the wrong direction. During 2012, Houston had several wrong way crashes that occurred back to back on I-45 near the Woodlands. In August 2012 alone,…
Fatal Accidents Increase In Eagle Ford Shale Region
Since the Eagle Ford Shale exploration started in 2008, the region has experienced huge economic growth. With that growth there has been an influx of workers moving into the area for the oil and gas exploration boom. Along with that came an increase in 18-wheeler rigs hauling heavy equipment and…