Driving at night is dangerous for many reasons, but there is one that you may not have thought about—wildlife. Wild animals, such as deer, raccoons and coyotes, are usually more active at night. The limited visibility that drivers face at night makes it much more...
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The importance of a truck’s black box post-crash
After a truck crash, one of the most critical pieces of evidence can be found inside the truck’s electronic control module, commonly referred to as the “black box.” Just like the black boxes in airplanes, these event data recorders safeguard potentially consequential...
3 safety tips for avoiding a car-deer crash
Drivers generally understand that they need to pay attention to their vehicles and their surroundings. They need to monitor other motorists and respond appropriately to changes in traffic conditions. They also need to watch for signs of dangerous animal activity....
How can you increase safety when running near traffic?
Not everyone has the luxury of running in beautiful, traffic-free settings. Many runners need to plan their routes alongside traffic on their town’s roads. The following tips can help keep you safer when out running near traffic. Think about where you will cross the...
Safely maneuvering Indiana’s unpredictable spring and summer rain
This time of year, Indiana rain events can range from a light shower to a heavy downpour. You can’t predict with exactitude what kind of rain you’re going to hit when you set out for work or school, on a trip or just a day of running errands. One of the biggest...
Keeping kids safe on the way to school in spring
As spring arrives in Indiana, warmer weather and longer daylight hours make walking, biking and driving to school more pleasant -- but also more hazardous. With increased foot and bike traffic, unpredictable weather and distracted drivers, the risk of accidents...
How does daylight saving time affect road safety?
We’re all familiar with the bi-yearly ritual of moving the time on our clocks forward and back for daylight saving time. It’s not too bad in November when you get an extra hour of sleep. However, March’s time change takes that extra hour of sleep away. We all begin...
Beware of seat belt syndrome after a car accident
Seat belts are essential safety devices in automobiles that guard against major injuries in collisions. A three-point seat belt or harness locks a person's torso to the automobile seat, thereby distributing impact force to the passenger. A condition known as "seat...
Late winter and early spring weather can cause black ice
There are many seasonal road safety concerns that affect drivers in Indiana. Frequently, people assume that the roads become safer as temperatures rise. However, the reality is that warmer weather can create a very serious safety hazard. Drivers dealing with falling...
Road safety as spring approaches
As winter winds down, it is nearly time to transition into spring in Indiana. When that happens, drivers will face a new set of road hazards. While the end of icy roads and heavy snowfall may seem like a relief, spring inspires its own challenges, including...
