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"Preventable or not?" is a series of articles published by the Commercial Carrier Journal. See how safer driving could help prevent crashes in tons of different scenarios!

“In the month of July, we saw a 25 percent crash decrease, which is obviously what we want,” said Georgia State Patrol Sgt. Ed Starling.

The story of Michael Keifer: a crash that ended a life and how the The Kiefer Foundation works to keep the memory of Michael alive.

The UVA team believes its app is different from others in that it allows users to generate routes based on alternative factors that they can assign importance to, such as cost, safety and exercise level. The app takes into consideration the cost of tolls, parking garages and public transportation, including bike-share services.

New York credits its "Vision Zero" program for a 44 per cent drop in pedestrian deaths since 2014, with overall traffic fatalities down by 27 per cent. The first half of 2018 has seen the fewest traffic-related fatalities in any six-month period ever measured in America's most populated city, officials say.

"We have found situations where the vehicles under semi-automated control may do things that can put you and your passengers at risk, and so you really need to be on top of it to prevent that from happening," said David Zuby, the institute's chief research officer.

About 90% of all traffic collisions are caused by driver error, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, and crashes often occur due to aggressive drivers. The best way to avoid a crash is to drive defensively.

In the wake of a toddler’s death, the city is making changes on L Street – including removing parking spaces near cross walks, adding yield signs and painting lines that change the contour of the street to make it appear more curved instead of a straight shot.

A Houston area teenager recently won a highly competitive scholarship putting her on track to earn a pilot's license before her driver's license.

Virginia already has around 450 charging stations. But only 72 of those are high speed outlets, according to data from the non-profit Virginia Clean Cities. The new plan will add at least 175 more.

TrafficCast — a national leader in traffic data and technology that’s based in Wilmington, Del. — created the design challenge in search of “fresh designs and innovative ideas to power a better mobility solution” for daily travelers.

Fasanello couldn’t avoid the impact even if he’d run, so he did what little else he could: he screamed at the driver to get him to pay attention to the road.

Authorities in Nevada released dramatic video on Wednesday from a deadly crash earlier this month involving a semi-truck that's being blamed on "drowsy driving."

Gill said the service is not about helping drunk people drink more, it's about adding a convenience to people with little time or limited mobility.

Shuttering its autonomous trucking division will allow the company to focus its attention “exclusively with cars.”

As a safety precaution, for the foreseeable future, the cars will remain in manual mode, driven by people.

Troopers and law enforcement along the I-95 corridor will be focusing on seat belt and safety restraint use, speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving.

The city will be using the app to pinpoint hot spots for bike parking issues, and to see which areas they should tackle first.

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the update to its renowned Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving behaviors.

Without waiting for a federal or state mandate, several school districts are taking the initiative to add three-point seat belts to their school buses.

August is Back to School Safety Month and Tony Pirani from Cadell Reynolds gave Good Day NWA some good advice on how to keep our kids safe as they walk and ride to school.

A new study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance reveals that more than a third (37 percent) of parents admit to not enforcing punishments when their teen breaks a rule – or even the law while driving.

The Virginia Tourism Corporation signed a multi-year partnership to bring the message to Richmond!

Drake fans are jumping out of moving vehicles for a viral challenge and the National Transportation Safety Board is reminding the public that that is a bad idea.

"Our officers go out on deployments where they're just looking for distracted driving, just like they do when they're just looking for speeders in a certain area."
Dugan says the speed limit is posted for a reason and drivers should follow it.

The zipper merge is already common practice in many European countries, but in the United States it is still usually considered polite to merge as early as possible, according to VDOT.

A St. Catharines man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting, threatening and chasing a group of teenagers, driving his vehicle "dangerously... over grass, gardens, stones, and ditches," narrowly missing the teenagers.

The King County Target Zero Task Force recently conducted a study to learn how well motorists understand and adhere to the law. The study found that a number of drivers are still unsure if it is legal to enter information into a GPS system while driving (only if it can be done with a single touch), use a cell phone while stopped at an intersection (illegal), or dial 9-1-1 while driving in the case of an emergency (legal).

He was sentenced to three years and three months in a young offenders institution for the serious injury by dangerous driving charges, one year for aggravated vehicle taking, to run concurrently, and 18 months for the ABH charges, also to run concurrently.

Before crashing into the median, the 10-year-old and his 7-year-old brother buckled up, then went on a 37 mile drive in their families Lexus.

From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., more than half of drivers on average indicate they are carpooling. The state plans to keep monitoring I-66 inside the Beltway and parallel roads.

The signs are up at low lying roads across the DC region, warning of high water. Some don’t listen. In Annandale, Tuesday morning the driver of a car on Woodburn Road found himself up Accotink Creek without a paddle.

The Florida Department of Transportation is working to install sensors across the state’s 68 rest areas to take the guesswork out of parking for tired truckers.

Overall, on the three test routes, there were 55 violations between May 7 and 18 without the use of the extended stop arms, but between May 21 and June 5, the number of violations were reduced to six, an 89 percent improvement.

More teens and young adults are dying in car crashes, because of a simple choice, not to wear a seat belt. It takes less than two seconds to do and it could save your life but many teens are choosing not to wear one.

What is road literacy? You understand what is taking place in your environment in the present moment, you can imagine what could happen in the next, and realizing what your role is in affecting the next future moments for yourself and everyone else in that space.

The driver was speeding in his McLaren 720S and crashed into a tree, according to Fairfax County police- a stark reminder that speeding can cost you!

In its most basic form, a DUI is driving under the influence of anything. Whether it is alcohol from a party or sleeping medication that hasn’t quite worn off yet, impaired driving can be lethal.

Driving laps around the neighbourhood at 4am is a technique many parents have used to help their restless baby fall asleep. Now scientists believe they might understand how cars can make us drowsy and their research shows it's not just limited to babies.

When you come across a short segment of asphalt that carves up the sidewalk so drivers can take turns faster — that’s a slip lane, and it’s very dangerous for pedestrians.

The ramp closure would initially be done as a four-month pilot program so Virginia could present the data to the Federal Highway Administration as part of a request to make the afternoon closure permanent.

Starling says the money is to go to the three families as well as to the creation of a foot path after three young boys were were hit and killed while riding bikes and walking near Nelson House.

The speed limit on Brook Road is 35 miles per hour, but the 2017 traffic study clocked 65% of traffic exceeding 40 mph, and around 2,500 vehicles per day exceeding 45 miles per hour. The road would be restructured to include room for parking, a bike lane, and one vehicular traffic lane in each direction.

On April 25th, 2018 the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s unannounced Brake Safety Day ended with 3.8% of inspections issuing an out of service violation. CVSA's "Operation Safe Driver" week began July 16th.

An Oregon law that went into effect July 1 raises the penalties for distracted driving with each offense, culminating in possible jail time. A first offense that doesn't contribute to a crash carries a fine of up to $1,000, while the fine for a second offense or first offense contributing to a crash can be as high as $2,000.

“Everybody agrees that we have a crisis, and it needs to be addressed.” Two of the counties in Simmons’ Mississippi Delta district shut down more than 30 bridges each. Those closures can reroute residents on 40- to 50-mile detours, and they can prevent firefighters and paramedics from getting to residents quickly.

In case you missed it, all in one place! Check out the great videos from Virginia Beach Police, Hampton Police, Virginia State Police and the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office!

He only has his permit. In fact, after his interview with Channel 4, the teen was headed to Drivers Education.

News outlets report 35-year-old Ellaine Durham is charged with driving while intoxicated and three counts of hit-and-run for the crash Sunday.

Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, and Tennessee will receive funds that will be used to produce traffic safety videos, run peer-to-peer projects, host safety events, create safety kits and run safety-themed contests.

Nathan Fricke with AT&T shows some new research and details of what AT&T is doing -- and what we all can do -- to address the growing problem of smartphone distracted driving.

It happened around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday in front of the CVS near Old Buckingham Road, not far from Midlothian Middle School. call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660.

We feel a responsibility to emphasize the fact that driving impaired, regardless of substance, is an epidemic that must be stopped.

Newly available data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Studies (IIHS) shows the most dangerous days for drivers on US roads.

Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver's license, according to a study led by the National Institutes of Health.

It's very dangerous to drive when tired, but sometimes you get tired during a drive and don't realize it. This cushion is an invisible way to monitor a driver as they drive, alert them if drowsiness is detected, and help avoid an accident.

Once again, troopers took part in Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort), which is a traffic safety initiative, from Tuesday, July 3 until midnight on July 4...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) “Large Truck Crash Causation Study” cites driver behavior as the critical reason for more than 88 percent of large truck crashes and 93 percent of passenger vehicle crashes.

Brown advocates a transportation policy known as “Complete Streets”— “roads that are designed, operated, and maintained with all users in mind, including children and people with disabilities.”

Veterans previously were able to purchase the veteran ID card for a one-time $10 fee. The DMV no longer will issue these veteran ID cards, but they do not expire so those who already have one will be able to continue to use it.

A new study from a team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) found that in the previous three months, about half of parents talked on a cell phone while driving when their children between the ages of 4 and 10 were in the car.

In 2017, APS reported 310 crashes -- about 25 each month -- into electrical equipment like power poles and switching cabinets. 2018's monthly average? About 39 per month!

The first hackathon was held in Virginia Beach, where dozens of participants collaborated, developed and presented ideas on paving data, infrastructure inventory, and applications that reward driving distraction-free.

No students were on board the bus.

As of June 30, the city had recorded 81 traffic fatalities, which is only the second time that fewer than 100 fatalities were recorded in a six-month period.

“We want to personalize these messages. We want to be speaking to people, just like you would if you were talking to a friend. It’s a message that needs to get across,”

Under the new law, an Uber or Lyft driver must have a blood alcohol concentration of .04 or lower. That's half of the current legal limit.

Because of a new law, HB1525, that went into effect on July 1, if you're caught texting or reading an email while driving near a highway work zone when "workers are present," you'll face a "mandatory" $250 fine.

Daytime sleepiness or fatigue is the primary result, but a host of other problems await, including poor concentration, inattention, irritability and decreased performance behind the wheel...

"One didn't need "reams of expert testimony to understand that an individual who cannot drive is at an extraordinary disadvantage in both earning and maintaining material resources.""

Saker says all teen drivers need to be aware that despite their lessons, they're still new and inexperienced behind the wheel, and they need to take it slow.

Road fatalities from accidents with heavy goods vehicles are decreasing. However, Volvo Truck’s research shows that the same reduction is not being seen in accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.

Listen in: Scientists at RMIT say the natural vibrations of cars can affect alertness and concentration levels within just 15 minutes.

Studies show that 97% of the population experience a noticeable decline in performance when they try to do two or more things at once. The difference between driving and other activities is that multi-tasking while driving leads to accidents, injuries, and deaths.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety, which primarily patrols interstates, said its troopers had written a total of 179 citations and 795 formal warnings through Wednesday.

SUMMER driving season, and the congestion it brings, coincides with prime road paving season. Travelers will be dealing with constant paving work across the state into November but VDOT has an online app to help drivers avoid the messy paving work.

Uber has stepped up its mission to offer transport alternatives to the private and company car with acquisition of bike share business.

Violators will face fines and an extension of their six-month graduated driver period.

If money's any motivation, pesky drivers caught blocking the intersection could get a $30 ticket, plus another $67 for court costs.

D.C. Council Member Jack Evans, who also is the chairman of Metro's board, said funds for Metro have to come from somewhere. In April, he said he didn't think passengers would notice the tax increase "because they have no idea what they are going to pay anyway."

VDOT also has several tools travelers can use as they're planning trips over the holiday. People can go online to either the Virginia 511 website or VDOT's website.

Bike helmets are not created equal. New testing by Virginia Tech researchers has found there’s a big difference in how much protection some helmets actually provide.

Under federal law, truck drivers are not allowed to be on their phones, but that doesn't prevent distracted driving from other people on the road.

Car drivers need to understand the challenges truck drivers face, including their bigger blind spots and much longer stopping distances.

As many of us begin to plan getaways near and far it’s wise to make sure you and your car are prepared for the road ahead so here are our top tips for a safe summer of motoring.

AAA Foundation study finds built-in vehicle infotainment systems require more attention.

Fast food workers in Burlington are working as informants with the Halton Police to identify and call in impaired drivers.

Securing America’s Future Energy summit panelists discuss using automation to recruit younger workers to join trucking's ranks.

Virginia’s “Move Over” law requires motorists to move into an adjacent lane when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle displaying blue, red or amber flashing lights.

Retreat participants, including students and their YOVASO club advisors, will spend the week learning about how to reduce crash risks, studying negative consequences of poor driving behaviors, and training to serve as youth traffic safety advocates.

Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2018 Independence Day SoberRide program will be in operation beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Phil Robinson and Matt Gurwell, a former trooper and CEO with Keeping Us Safe, met with more than 40 residents on adjustments seniors need to make with their driving behaviors.

It's a challenge that shows just how important these drivers and their skills are to communities across Virginia.

Research into the dangers of using a car's touchscreen interface while driving has found that the computer display remains distracting, even when it isn't being used - and voice controls are no better.

Pedestrian deaths have hit a three-decade high in the U.S., prompting some cities to mount campaigns warning walkers to put down their phones and pay more attention.

While 48 states currently allow drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) at 18, those same drivers are prohibited from driving in interstate commerce until they are 21. Under current federal law, a 20-year-old truck driver could not drive 14 miles from Springfield, Virginia to Washington D.C., but that same driver could haul a load from Arlington to Norfolk, Virginia, a more than six-hour drive roundtrip.

While driver satisfaction can be attributed to many factors, including technology that reduces paperwork and increase productive time spent on the road, pet companions provide benefits to their owners.

The 16-year-old girl was only going a short distance, so her mom thought it was safe to hand over the keys to the Acura to the unlicensed driver, Kennewick Police Sgt. Aaron Clem said.

A Nissan Altima, driven by a male minor was taking the ramp from Broad Street to I-95 north. The Altima took the curve too fast and got stuck under a tractor trailer that was travelling along the interstate.

He announced the update on Twitter in response to a Twitter user who said his vehicle could not decide to allow a vehicle ahead of his to merge in front of him when lanes converged on a highway during heavy traffic.

A video analysis of fleet drivers reports that drivers who speed are more than twice as likely to text when they drive.

Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession.

The new networked traffic lights, which are connected to video cameras, can respond quickly to changing conditions.

Motor-vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death among the population aged 16 to 19, which also happens to be the age group with the highest risk of crashes.

In some situations we rely on eye contact with other road users as a means of gauging safety and gaining permission to enter the traffic flow.

We're still two years away from that happening, but come October, you'll be able to purchase the new license that Virginia is finalizing right now.

It’s critical for us to examine our habits as drivers and riders so we can learn ways to share the road more effectively.

A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that Uber has done “nothing meaningful” to make rides safer. Now Uber is using technology to fight back a move the company’s chief calls, “just the beginning.”

A recent survey showed that 54% of highway contractors in the United States reported vehicles crashing into their work zones in the past year.

Getting behind the wheel without enough sleep accounts for nearly ten percent of crashes in the U.S. To drive home the point, Chevrolet developed a drowsy driving simulator suit.

Boggs pleaded guilty in late March to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of vehicular homicide and one count of attempted tampering with evidence, all felonies.

Adding a teen driver is expensive. Not only does it mean possibly adding a vehicle, as well as car tags, gas, maintenance, school parking permits and so on, it also means your car insurance premium is about to rise dramatically.

The city of San Antonio and USAA are partnering to bring you the city's first-ever Safest Driver Contest and you could get $10,000 if you win.

We want all kids to have a great summer away from school and to be excited for their new journey in life after graduation. We also need to make sure they are aware of the dangers that these exciting times bring.

His plates tell drivers to hang up, ask why they're texting, and of course, tell them to keep their eyes up!

Officials reports spike in deer activity in June

His name is Jeremiah Gardner. He earned the title in an international bus driver rodeo competition in Florida last month.

Research has found that parents who are risky drivers foster the same behavior in their teens.

The very moment of the crash about 3 a.m. Oct. 16 coincided with a key play during the game when the Steelers fumbled while trying to return a free kick after scoring a safety.

June is National Safety Month, and according to Omnitracs, improving fleet safety shouldn't just be a matter of reacting when an accident occurs. Here are four secrets from Omnitracs to boosting safety in your fleet.

Driver training is integral to operating a safe and efficient fleet, but when should it be carried out? Ben Rooth finds out the key intervention points.

New research from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced May 9 indicates what should be obvious but still seems to elude some shops and carriers: Cars are safer now because of new technology.

School bus #73 slid into a ditch Wednesday morning with four children on board.

Apple announced that its upcoming operating system upgrade, iOS 12, will contain tools specifically designed to help people control how much time they—and their kids—spend with their phones.

In January, it was announced that Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey would no longer host drag racing events.

We've all been there, feeling tired, trying to keep ourselves alert while driving. We asked some of our viewers, what do you do?

Come April 2019 and all bottles containing alcoholic beverages will carry warning asking people not to drink and drive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said.

AVVO uses the NHTSA fatality report to rank the days of the week by crash risk.

Virginia experienced its fewest number of traffic deaths during the 2018 Memorial Day weekend - the lowest within at least the past five years.

A driver looking at an Apple iWatch while stopped at a traffic light is still guilty of breaking Ontario's distracted driving law,

AT&T Media Relations Representative Teresa Mask joined us to discuss distracted driving during the deadliest season on the roads.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says this year’s International Roadcheck enforcement blitz will focus on hours-of-service compliance.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was given the Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties for its innovative approach.

Authorities say a Pennsylvania school bus driver was driving drunk with students aboard.

Parents play a critical role in helping their teens learn the nuances and complexities of driving.

“We are dealing with a public safety issue, where low fares and salary incentives compel drivers to continue driving past their safety limits,”

Remember the days when safety features on a car amounted to anti-lock brakes, a few airbags, 3-point seatbelts and traction control? Those days are long gone.

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

An accomplished Vietnam veteran, retired Marine Corps colonel, husband and father will be remembered for a host of reasons, including his hatred for Northern Virginia drivers.

Uber and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) join forces to promote seat belt use to help prevent crash fatalities.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts dozens of high-speed crash tests each year. Outside the facility, they also evaluate “crash avoidance” technologies.