In a recent study, 24/7 Wall St. examined the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission's data from traffic-related death rates in 2014 and compared the data to the same in 2004.New Mexico topped the list with 3.5 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. The least...
Pedestrian Accident
Distracted Walking Could Become A Crime
Cell phones and cars are not a safe combination. Of course, that's true even when the cell phone is being used by someone crossing the street on foot, rather than driving a car. The ongoing fight to reduce the number of fatal pedestrian accidents has led one New...
More Pedestrians Killed In 2015
Since 2005, fatal accidents involving pedestrians have been on the rise. While motor vehicle deaths were declining, people on foot were not so lucky. According to preliminary numbers for 2015, the trend continued. A recent report issued by the Governors Highway Safety...
Programming Morality In Autonomous Vehicles
Avoiding a car accident can be a matter of split-second decision making and perfect timing. Sometimes, even the most attentive and skilled driver will be put in a position where an accident is unavoidable. As you approach an intersection, a car runs a red light and...
Pedestrian Safety And Quiet Cars
Comprehensive, "cradle to grave" studies of electric versus gas and diesel-powered cars show that electric vehicles are better for the environment. As the technology gains acceptance, electric vehicles will likely become better and cheaper. More electric cars on the...