Connecticut residents who drive a newer model sports car or subcompact car should know that these see the highest number of fatal car accidents. The automotive research firm iSeeCars.com looked at the fatal accident rates of 2013-2017 model vehicles using data from...
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Food and drink are a major distraction for drivers
When drivers in Connecticut think of distractions, they probably think of their phone or the radio first. They may not realize that food and drinks can make them just as inattentive behind the wheel. A study from 2014 says that drivers are 3.6 times more likely to...
Excessive Speeding Endangers Motorists
Since Connecticut officials issued stay-at-home orders in March, fewer vehicles have been on the road. This decrease in traffic has caused motor vehicle accidents to drop. It has also led to a decline in the number of crashes with injuries. Yet, the number of fatal...
Accidents more likely with truckers who drink lots of coffee
Coffee is an indispensable drink for many truckers in Connecticut, but one study warns that drinking lots of it can cause health problems and raise truckers' risk for a crash. The study was conducted by a U.K. transport safety expert and researchers at the Virginia...
Report: Connecticut pedestrian crashes on the rise
Back in 2009, the nation recorded a 30-year low in fatal pedestrian accidents. Since then, however, the deadly crashes have been on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), the toll reached 6,283 in 2018. Though the agency hasn’t yet...
How truck drivers can reduce distractions
Distraction can be a serious problem for commercial truck drivers in Connecticut. These diversions can be as small as adjusting the air conditioning or radio in the cab or as big as taking the time to send a text. It is impossible to eliminate all distractions while...
IIHS: how to prevent inattention caused by driver-assist systems
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued a report on driver-assist systems and the dangers that they pose. Connecticut residents should know that current vehicles come with Level Two automation, which means they can control certain aspects of driving,...
Study connects spring DST with higher number of fatal crashes
Connecticut observes the spring switch to daylight saving time, which means residents lose an hour of sleep and possibly find themselves driving drowsy during the morning commute. They should know that one study has linked DST with a higher number of fatal auto...
3 Crucial steps to take after a car accident
Getting into a car crash is an overwhelming and often traumatic experience. It can happen very suddenly, and in an instant, your life can change. And while the injuries and other damages you’re facing may feel like a burden during this difficult time, there are some...
Drowsy driving and its health effects
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that there are hundreds of thousands of car crashes involving drowsy drivers every year in the U.S., many of which are fatal. Connecticut drivers may be surprised to hear that fatigue actually triples their risk for an...