During the Missouri winters, the roads can become icy and wet, putting drivers and others at risk for a collision. With the following tips in mind, though, drivers can be safer behind the wheel and reduce that risk for a crash. It all begins with slowing down, even...
Car Accidents
Drowsiness spreads when daylight saving time ends
With the end of daylight saving time, everyone gains one hour of sleep. However, it should be noted that the change causes a disruption to the body's internal clock. As the body readjusts, one must expect to feel sleepy for a day or two afterward. Unfortunately,...
Highway deaths decrease in 2018, pedestrian deaths rise
For the second year in a row, highways deaths in Missouri and across the country fell. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, highway deaths decreased by 2.4% in 2018. In 2017, the numbers fell 2% from the previous year....
Teens make up the most distracted drivers, study shows
The week of October 20 to 26, 2019, is designated as Teen Driver Safety Week. Corresponding with this event, researchers at Michigan State University have revealed the results of a study analyzing teen drivers and distractions. Parents of teen drivers in Missouri...
Important insurance claim considerations for Millennial drivers
The average Millennial didn't grow up with internet access, but they probably had it by the time they were a teenager, and they have since mastered its use in every aspect of their lives. Millennials are often misunderstood by older generations, but that doesn't mean...
How drivers can prevent car accidents
Even though the mortality rate from vehicle accidents is going down, it is still a major problem. An estimated 40,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the year 2018. For this reason, drivers in Missouri and other states should learn about ways that they can...
Nighttime driving tips to reduce accidents
Statistics show that driving at night is more hazardous than daytime driving. This is because operating a vehicle at night poses specific dangers, including low visibility and the risk of fatigue, which can both contribute to accidents. However, there are things...
Are higher crash rates related to earlier school start times?
While the terms “distracted driving” or even “drunk driving” have infiltrated common usage over the last several decades, there is a newer phrase that seems to bridge the gap between the two. With individuals pushing themselves, multitasking and failing to recognize...
Self-driving cars still not prepared to stop all crashes
While many in Missouri are excited about the potential for self-driving vehicles to eliminate human error and make the roads safer, others are concerned about the potential downsides of new vehicle technologies. For example, in one crash involving a Tesla vehicle with...
Subaru Crosstrek most susceptible to crashes in the US
There are 10 newer model vehicles that are involved in the most car accidents in Missouri and the rest of the U.S., according to Insurify. For its data, the auto insurance comparison site analyzed over 1.6 million insurance quotes that specifically mention makes and...