Pedestrian Deaths are Up Fifteen Percent According to a recent article in Consumer Affairs, pedestrian deaths are up 15 percent since 2009. Using data from the U.S. Department of Fatality Analysis Reporting Systems (FARS), a team at Alcoholic.org compared the dangers of driving and walking while intoxicated. While FARS data…
Members of the National Transportation Safety Board are expected to announce a cause of a 2014 fatal crash that we have been monitoring the last two years in our blog. The crash occurred on Interstate 88 near Naperville, IL ad occurred when a truck driver hit a string of parked emergency…
Following the death of two people in a Sunday night motor vehicle crash on Interstate 44, some are asking questions about the safety of that particular section of the interstate. St. Clair Crash According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a semi-truck was leaving the rest area and merged onto Interstate 44 when…
First Major Snow Produces Car Crashes with Snow Plows The snow on Tuesday during rush hour traffic was forecasted and despite warnings to give MODOT truck’s plenty of room, three crashes occurred with the snow plows. According to the highway department, no one was injured. Spokesperson Sandy Baron said that…
Possible Legislation for Debate During this Session: Missouri is one of very few states that does not have an all-driver ban on texting and driving. According to the Associated Press, several Missouri lawmakers are proposing changes that would forbid all drivers from texting while driving in Missouri. Senator Jill Schupp…
We know St. Louisans prepare for winter weather by cleaning out the grocery stores of milk, bread and eggs which could result in several days of French toast. But seriously, if you are going to have to be out driving in winter snow and ice, remember the three P’s of…
At least five people were injured in three separate motor vehicle crashes involving six vehicles over the weekend on Interstate 72 near Champaign, Illinois. First Crash: Illinois State Patrol Master Sgt. Kane said the initial crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. when a 22 year-old Edwardsville driver was westbound, went through…
A repeated topic of our blog has been the danger first responders and police often are in when they assist motorists on highways/interstates after a crash or when a car breaks down. Photo Posted Today by Missouri State Highway Patrol According to the Patrol social media page, one of their trooper…
The Missouri Highway Patrol Reports Five Fatalities During the 2016 New Year holiday counting period, Missouri reported a tragic five road crash fatalities. Troopers investigated 235 traffic crashes which included 59 injuries and all five of the fatalities. In addition, troopers made 109 arrests for driving while intoxicated during the 78-hour counting…
