New Orleans is a vibrant and bustling city with a population of nearly 400,000. And though it offers reasonable public transportation services, it still experiences significant car traffic between residents, visitors, and commercial vehicles. Heavy traffic in any confined area has the potential to create safety concerns, and the streets of New Orleans are no exception. The following summary of New Orleans road safety will […]
As Alabama’s largest city, traffic collisions are expected in Birmingham. If you live or work in town, you might not give much thought to how safe it is to drive in the city. However, those who are visiting Birmingham and curious residents alike might legitimately wonder how likely it is that they will be involved in a car accident. How Frequently Do Traffic Accidents Happen […]
Road safety is a serious concern in Texas. The state has the second-highest population in the country, and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it also had the second-highest number of fatal accidents in 2022 at 4,408. While this doesn’t place the state in the top 10 for deaths per 100,000 population or deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, it does […]
Despite a growth rate of over 10%, Kennesaw, Georgia, is a town that remains relatively small, with a population of just over 33,000. Be that as it may, any sort of increase in residents brings with it more traffic and an increased potential for a rise in car crashes. Fortunately, the City of Kennesaw has a solid transportation infrastructure that works well in keeping its […]
Manhattan Beach may not be the most famous or populated community in Los Angeles County. However, its small size does not exempt it from experiencing some of the same problems as surrounding areas like Long Beach and Santa Monica. These issues include traffic accidents, which hurt and kill several people in Manhattan Beach every year. When you must drive yourself and your loved ones on […]
Freehold Township and Freehold Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, have a combined population of approximately 50,000 residents. Freehold Borough is the official county seat of Monmouth County, while the surrounding township contains historical homes, tourist destinations, and other attractions. The area’s picturesque scenery can conceal the dangers of the roads. If you live in or plan to travel to Freehold, you want to do […]
Buffalo isn’t exactly known for its safe roads. A recent Allstate’s Best Drivers Report ranked Buffalo drivers the worst drivers in New York. The study of auto insurance claims in 200 cities found that Buffalo was the 148th safest city to drive in. On average, U.S. drivers are involved in a collision every 10.6 years. By comparison, Buffalo drivers get into accidents once every 7.9 […]
Louisiana has a poor reputation for road safety. Baton Rouge and New Orleans are among the country’s five most dangerous cities for drivers. Vehicle owners in these cities report traffic accidents to their insurers roughly once every seven years. In the safest cities in the country, policyholders often go 12 or more years between car accidents. Metairie, LA’s road safety numbers do not guarantee a […]
Bowling Green, KY, has a population of almost 75,000. According to a query on the Kentucky State Police’s Collision Data database, the city had 5,270 traffic crashes in 2023. These car accidents in Bowling Green caused 1,020 injuries and deaths. For its size, Bowling Green is about average for road safety. It has neither the safest roads in Kentucky nor its most dangerous. Thus, you […]
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 […]