Car Accidents

With a population of about 87,000 residents, Melbourne routinely sees both traffic congestion and hazardous roads. Dozens of people die annually in Melbourne traffic accidents, while hundreds more suffer life-changing injuries. The city has recognized this problem and joined Brevard County’s Vision Zero initiative. This program gathers traffic crash data so local governments can allocate resources where they can reduce fatal and serious injury traffic […]

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office recently issued a blunt warning, reminding drivers in its jurisdiction that they are more likely to die in a car accident than be murdered. Car accidents in Jacksonville continue to be a serious problem. According to state statistics, Jacksonville traffic crashes killed 155 and injured 15,479 people in a recent year. The leading causes of these accidents include distracted driving, speeding, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the top causes of accidental deaths and hospitalizations in Georgia. And though one may immediately think of areas like Atlanta or Savannah, it’s important to understand that Georgia is home to several townships and counties, such as Marietta. The small city, located northwest of Atlanta, spans 23 square miles and houses nearly 60,000 residents. It also has a robust […]

Millions of tourists pour into Orlando every year, determined to make the city’s theme parks and attractions part of their happy vacation memories. Unfortunately, not all the memories made in Orlando are pleasant. Traveling along Orlando’s roads puts you and your loved ones in danger of injury or death. However, the risks are not as high on some roads as others. How Dangerous Are Orlando’s […]

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 […]