The use of golf carts in Houston is a serious problem as a greater number of accidents are reflected in the city. In the event of an accident, golf cart drivers have a significantly higher risk of life-threatening injuries or fatal injuries than drivers and passengers of cars, trucks, and SUVs.  These drivers are in […]

Deaths associated with car accidents rose alarmingly in the second half of 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). The agency states it will prepare a national security strategy to reduce these numbers. Accidents and the pandemic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, various government agencies in the United States had warned […]

Those of us who celebrate the holidays in America have probably already enjoyed a delicious turkey on Thanksgiving Day. We may also start getting ready to celebrate the New Year and we may need to travel to visit our family and friends. Did you know that the risk of accidents during the holidays is higher? […]

It may seem counterintuitive, but car accidents increase during the last months of the year. Adverse weather conditions in winter led to more collisions historically. The months of November, December, and January consistently show at least 25% more traffic fatalities than the other months of the year. December sees the most car accidents according to […]

Deaths from traffic accidents soared in 2020 despite Americans driving less due to the pandemic. African Americans suffered a disproportionate share of the increase in deaths during this year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated in June 2021, that 38,680 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020, the highest projected number of […]

More people died on Texas roads during the first five months of 2021 than during the same period in 2020, according to a database from the Texas Department of Transportation (or TxDOT). Highway accidents are considered the most serious type of collision because of their high-speed nature, which often leaves vehicles totaled and communities heartbroken […]

A published University of California study reveals that smartphone use in drivers between the ages of 30 and 64 skyrocketed during the pandemic, especially for work-related activities. The new research highlights that this age group finds it hard to separate working from home from their active lifestyles and, since most of these drivers try to […]

The preliminary findings from the investigation revealed that the immediate cause of the Tesla driverless car accident in the Woodlands on April 16th, 2021 was due to the vehicle’s driver being distracted.  However, Tesla’s lack of a safety culture also contributed to the accident. This is one of the conclusions currently being evaluated by the […]

It is becoming more and more common for millions of Americans to order things online. Some large box retailers offer a curbside pickup that allows customers to pick up their items. As curbside pickup continues to gain popularity, so does grocery delivery. Several companies offer delivery services in Texas. Some examples include Shipt, Postmates, DoorDash, […]

More people are riding bicycles now versus a year ago, and bicycle riding has increased year over year. Accidents involving bicycles have increased too. This is likely because of a vehicular phenomenon where people are driving at faster speeds with less caution since there is less traffic on the road due to COVID-19.  Furthermore, in […]