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Minnesota Snow Causes Havoc, 200 Crashes in 3 Hours

The first major snowfall of the season is causing plenty of problems on Minnesota roads, with hundreds of crashes reported in less than three hours. No fatalities or serious injuries have been reported. The State Patrol said there have been …

North Dakota Traffic Fatalities Surpass 2010 Total

The number of fatalities on North Dakota roads this year has surpassed last year’s total, with 1 1/2 months still to go. Highway Patrol Lt. Jody Skogen tells The Bismarck Tribune that through Tuesday, 125 people had died on North …

Federal Official: Bus Safety Enforcement Bolstered

A federal bus safety official says authorities have conducted more than 30,000 bus inspections this year through a series of “strike force” actions aimed at improving passenger safety in the wake of several high-profile tour bus crashes. Ann Ferro, administrator …

More Crashes, But Fewer Deaths on Kentucky Highways

The number of traffic fatalities is dropping across Kentucky and the commonwealth appears to be on track for a sixth consecutive year of decline. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety reports traffic deaths are down 7.7 percent statewide from the …

1 Dead, Several Hurt in Arizona Crashes

Authorities say at least one person is dead and multiple others are injured after a blinding dust storm rolled across the Arizona desert Tuesday afternoon, causing pileup crashes involving at least 30 vehicles on Interstate 10 northwest of Tucson. Arizona …

State Farm: Deer Crashes Still Likeliest in West Virginia

State Farm says West Virginia continues to be the most likely state where deer and vehicles collide. West Virginia topped State Farm’s annual list of states’ likelihood of deer crashes for the fifth consecutive year. The Mountain State’s top ranking …

Study: Crash Trends in Gulf Oil and Gas Ops Flights

A new study by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy finds that helicopters servicing drilling platforms and vessels in the Gulf of Mexico crash on average more than six times per year,resulting in an average of 5 …

FAA to Increase Checks of Glider Flights in Hawaii

The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up enforcement of flight regulations of powered hang gliders in Hawaii. A stricter surveillance plan was announced Friday by officials in the wake of several recent crashes. Nick Reyes, FAA western-Pacific flight standards manager, …

Number of Minnesota Alcohol-Related Deaths Down in 2010

Minnesota officials say the number of alcohol-related deaths in the state last year was the lowest on record. Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety show that 131 motorists died in alcohol-related crashes in Minnesota last year. That’s 21 …

School Bus Crashes Decline Steadily in Ohio

Children are returning to school in Ohio during an era of safer school bus travel in the state. State Highway Patrol records show crashes involving school buses have declined steadily in recent years, from 1,671 in 2006 to 1,579 last …