Pedestrian Safety Focus of Multi-Agency Forum May 24, 2016 By Denise Johnson Pedestrian fatalities increased six percent in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014, according...
Motorcycle Safety Priority During Month-long Campaign May 5, 2016 By Denise Johnson As weather conditions improve, motorcyclists will soon be out in force to enjoy riding during the spring and summer months....
New Data Links Speed Limit Increase to More Road Deaths April 14, 2016 Increasing speed limits in states across the country between 1993 and 2013 have led to 33,000 fatalities on U.S. roadways,...
IIHS: Ford Ranks at Top as Safest Full-Size Pickup April 13, 2016 By Bernie Woodall Ford Motor Co’s F-150 Super Cab pickup truck was the only 2016 model large pickup truck to receive a “top...
IIHS: First Headlight Rating Test Reveals Dismal Results March 31, 2016 The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the...
Most Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems by 2022 March 17, 2016 By David Shepardson Major automakers will announce Thursday they have agreed to install automatic emergency braking systems in nearly all U.S. vehicles by...
Rear End Crashes Reduced by Front Crash Prevention Systems February 10, 2016 Cars with front crash prevention systems are significantly less likely to rear end other cars, according to the latest research...
IIHS Finds Long Term Safety Benefits From Speed Cameras September 16, 2015 A speed camera program in a large community near Washington, D.C., has led to long-term changes in driver behavior and...
IIHS Expands, Opens New Track to Focus on Crash Avoidance Technologies September 14, 2015 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began a new chapter Friday, opening an expanded testing facility that will enable it...
Adjustments in Already Available Auto Technology Could Reduce Frequency of Auto Bike Collisions September 3, 2015 By Denise Johnson New research suggests a notable decline in bicyclist deaths in the last several decades, however, according to a Centers for...