Houston witnessed a total of 331 traffic deaths and 1,620 individuals seriously injured in car accidents in 2021, as reported by Houston Vision Zero, with 4,480 people dying in crashes throughout the state that year, Houston alone accounted for over 7% of all traffic fatalities in Texas. Like any other major city, not every road or highway in Houston poses a high risk of auto […]
Williamson County is home to beautiful Brentwood, TN, a city of about 45,000 people located on the outskirts of Nashville. Although neighboring Nashville has over ten times the population of Brentwood, the two cities share at least one common feature. Drivers, pedestrians, and others on the roadway in both Brentwood and Nashville can be injured in motor vehicle accidents. Many of the accidents that occur […]
If you visit Las Vegas, you may need Lady Luck on your side more than just to win big. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported a total of 19,526 traffic collisions in Las Vegas during 2023. This was only a slight decrease from 2022, when 19,884 collisions occurred. This means that there are about 53 traffic wrecks that happen every day in Sin City. […]
Located within the Houston metropolitan area, the small community of Friendswood may seem idyllic and peaceful. However, you may wonder how many car accidents in Friendswood happen and whether traveling by car, bike, or on foot is safe. This concern is legitimate, especially considering other large Texas cities like Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth rank as some of the worst cities in the United States […]
Car accidents in Galveston are an unfortunate reality for many residents and visitors to this island city. While any city or town in Texas sees car accidents, you may wonder how safe Galveston is compared to other communities across the state, especially considering that it connects with I-45, one of the deadliest highways in Texas. Keeping motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians safe on and around Galveston’s […]
Data shows that driving in and around Hamilton may be becoming more dangerous. In 2022, Hamilton saw a 19% increase in the number of traffic deaths in the city, a number that continued a three-year trend of increasing fatalities. This corresponded with an uptick in the number of injury accidents and overall motor vehicle collisions. But exactly how at-risk you and your loved ones are […]
While Lawrenceville and the greater Gwinnett County area have below-average crash fatalities for the state, car accidents are still common. The bustling city outside Atlanta is located where SR 120, SR 124, SR 316, Highway 20, and Highway 29 merge. With so many major roadways coming together in the small city, accidents are bound to happen. Here’s an overview of road safety in Lawrenceville, GA, […]
Joliet may not be as large of a city as Chicago, but that doesn’t mean it does not experience its share of car accidents. The Illinois Department of Transportation reported a total of 3,251 traffic crashes in the city in 2022 alone. If you find yourself living, working, or sightseeing in Joliet, IL, understanding how and why these accidents occurred can help keep you and […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Seattle streets are among the safest in the country. It was also ranked one of the top ten safest cities for pedestrians. However, there are still over 10,000 accidents every year. On average, Seattle has 180 serious injuries and 28 fatalities in traffic accidents per year. Here’s an overview of Seattle road safety and current initiatives […]
Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 5 million car accidents across the United States in a recent year. Further, the NHTSA estimates that 42,795 people lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions in 2022. These two statistics alone demonstrate that crashes are a serious concern throughout the country. Although car accidents can happen for countless reasons, […]