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Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2016
The number of deaths caused by fatal traffic accidents in Wisconsin increased by nearly six percent in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The total number of traffic deaths for Wisconsin in 2016 was 588 fatalities, an increase of 33 deaths from 2015 and 40 more than…
Read MoreDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins
Wisconsin state officials and law enforcement agencies are combining their efforts to address drunk driving during the holiday season as part of the national Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign is part of a nationwide effort sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that will…
Read MoreAAA Expects New Holiday Travel Record
A record amount of people are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA. The auto agency estimates that 103 million people will travel for the holidays, with the majority choosing driving as their form of transportation. According to AAA’s annual survey, 93.6 million people will drive to their…
Read MoreAAA Releases Wisconsin Drunk Driving Statistics
More than 40 percent of drivers in Wisconsin admit to having operated a vehicle within two hours of having multiple drinks, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The study, based on information provided by Wisconsin residents 21-years or older, also found that roughly one in five people between…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
Winter weather can make roads more dangerous for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. When hitting the roads this winter season, practice the following safety tips to lower your risk of accident. Pre-Winter Driving Tips Take your vehicle in for a tune-up. A mechanic can correct any vehicle issues that can cause…
Read MoreGovernment Regulation Prevents Hybrid Cars from Traveling Silently
New federal regulations will require that hybrid and electric vehicles emit a sound while traveling at low-speeds in an effort to increase safety for pedestrians, especially those who are visually-impaired. The regulations imposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will require hybrid and electric…
Read MoreStudy Shows Red-Light Camera Enforcement Saves Children’s Lives
A new study has found a correlation between red-light violations and the rising number of traffic fatalities involving children in states that prohibit red-light cameras, like Wisconsin. The study, presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), analyzed four years of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
Read MoreThree Killed in Downtown Hit-and-Run Accident
Three women were killed in a hit-and-run accident in Downtown Milwaukee Sunday, Oct. 23. The following day, the 23-year-old driver who caused the accident turned himself into police. According to police, a 2015 Lexus R350 ran a red light on southbound North 2nd and West Clybourn streets and struck a…
Read MoreNational Teen Driver Safety Week
Last year, 37 teens were killed and more than 5,500 were injured in car accidents in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Nationally, almost 3,000 teens were involved in fatal traffic accidents. In an effort to encourage safety while behind the wheel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Read MoreWisconsin Seatbelt Use at All-Time High
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that seatbelt use is at an all-time high across the state. A new survey conducted by the Wisconsin DOT found that more than 88 percent of motorists in passenger vehicles reported using their seatbelts in the month of July. The department’s 2015 survey…
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