In 2024, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department recorded 26,138 vehicle crashes. Of these accidents, 104 were fatal, 8,134 involved injuries, and 17,900 resulted in property damage. These numbers equate to about 72 crashes per day in Nashville, placing the city 24th in the U.S. for traffic fatalities per 100,000 residents. Below is a closer look at why Nashville reports such a high incidence rate and […]
Currently, Uber workers are considered independent contractors. It is an important distinction for accident victims because it makes recovering compensation for damages more challenging. Why does it matter whether an Uber worker is an independent contractor? Let’s begin by defining independent contractors. What Is an Independent Contractor? An independent contractor is a self-employed individual who contracts with various companies or clients to perform specific services, […]
Florida keeps detailed records regarding the safety of its roads. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides publicly available monthly data on all crashes and fatalities that occur in the state. This data is parsed by types of accidents and locations and then published in an annual Traffic Crash Facts report. According to the FLHSMV’s 2024 data, there were 346,298 crashes […]
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 […]