St. Petersburg, located on the Pinellas Peninsula, has several major highways. The largest highway is Interstate 275, which connects St. Petersburg to Tampa and runs south toward the Skyway Bridge. Other important routes include U.S. 19, a major north-south highway, and State Road 682, also known as the Pinellas Bayway, which connects the city to the southern tip of the peninsula. Smaller highways include U.S. […]
Though driving a car is generally a safe endeavor, that doesn’t mean you should play fast and loose behind the wheel. Wherever possible, you should avoid taking risks, such as driving on particularly dangerous roads. However, that involves knowing which roadways are most likely to result in car accidents. And if you’re like most drivers, you likely haven’t done extensive research into the safety of […]
Lake Charles, LA has just over 79,000 residents, comprising about 1.7% of Louisiana’s population. But, according to the statistics maintained by the Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) at Louisiana State University, the city had 2.2% of the state’s traffic crashes. This difference might not seem huge. But this number means Lake Charles has about 750 more car accidents every year than […]
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Phoenix faces unique challenges when it comes to road safety. Its growing population and high traffic numbers mean the area has to constantly work to make improvements. In response to concerns from drivers, bike riders, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, the city has put into place several initiatives to do just that. The Phoenix Vision Zero Road […]
Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are on the road, car accidents simply can’t be prevented sometimes. However, when you understand location-specific road hazards, you might be able to reduce your risk of getting seriously hurt. Here’s a look at what you need to know to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on Savannah’s streets. Systemic Safety Concerns on Savannah Roads Some road hazards […]
According to data collected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were almost 1,000 fatal car accidents in South Carolina in 2020 alone. This marks one of the highest rates of crash fatalities in the country. Comparatively, Pennsylvania, which has more than double the population of South Carolina, had roughly an identical number of fatal accidents. With such a high rate of car […]
Sandusky, Ohio, is a relatively safe city for driving. The county sheriff’s office only receives a few accident reports every month and doesn’t receive any in some months. For a modest-sized town, these car accident statistics are exceptional. However, that doesn’t mean that road safety can’t be improved. Sandusky is one of many cities in the country that is participating in the Safe Streets and […]
Road safety is a key issue of discussion in Macon, GA. For years, Macon has been one of the most dangerous places in the state for pedestrians. This fact has led local officials to take action to better protect the city’s residents. If you are living or planning to visit Macon, it is vital to learn more about the outlook for road safety in the […]
According to data provided by the Federal Highway Administration, Louisiana is in the top 10 for the most dangerous road conditions in the country. A shockingly high 14.35% have heavy rutting, and 15.47% have heavy cracking. These conditions result in a fatality rate of 24.23 per 100,000 licensed drivers, making Louisiana the 10th most deadly state to drive in. When fatality statistics are compared to […]
As one of Louisiana’s more populous cities, traffic crashes are a part of life in Baton Rouge. No matter where you are traveling in the city or your journey’s purpose, you are always at risk of being involved in a wreck. Crash data reveals, however, that some stretches of road experience a greater number of accidents than others. A truck or car accident can have […]