When winter arrives in Indiana, the roads become more dangerous than ever. Snow, ice, hail and sleet can all cause accidents, particularly if you're driving an older vehicle. Here are some of the most common causes of car accidents and how you can avoid them. How can...
Year: 2020
What maintenance can you do to help prevent winter accidents?
Winter has definitely arrived in Indiana, so it is time for everyone to check their vehicles for winter-readiness. All vehicle owners should make sure to top off their antifreeze levels and windshield cleaner fluid to ensure proper heating and that visibility is good...
Severity of rear blind spots for car accidents
Most motorists in Indiana are familiar with the blind spots that occur just outside the rear-view mirrors of their cars. These blind spots prevent drivers from seeing other vehicles on the road and add to the risk of accidents. Blind spots in rear-view mirrors are...
What to do about autumn driving hazards
Drivers in Indiana face threats to their safety every day, but they should be aware that the hazards differ from season to season. In autumn, for example, falling leaves may pose a distraction to some who are more intent on taking in the scenery than they are on...
The hazards that drivers face in autumn
Autumn is not necessarily a safer time for drivers in Indiana because it comes with unique hazards. The most obvious is that drivers will find themselves in the dark more often. Night driving is dangerous because one will have limited visibility, especially peripheral...
How drivers in Indiana can protect children in school zones
Studies have shown that most children who die in pedestrian accidents are hit while walking to school or getting off the school bus. Waiting for children to cross the street can be a nuisance, but it's important for people to respect the laws to reduce the risk of...
Car accident injuries and how they are treated
Around 7,000 people are injured every day in Indiana and across the U.S. as a result of car accidents, and the injuries they suffer can be wide-ranging in terms of location and severity. Below are a few of the most common injuries and how they are usually treated....
Over a quarter of traffic deaths in 2018 due to speeding
You were fortunate to survive the speeding-related car crash that you were in here in Kokomo, Indiana, since many die. To give some perspective on the issue, 26% of all U.S. traffic fatalities in 2018 involved a driver who was either breaking the speed limit or going...
Study points out danger of teens, seniors driving older cars
More than any other age group, newly licensed teens and adults 65 and older run the highest risk for an auto accident in Indiana and across the U.S. The highest car crash fatality rate is seen among senior citizens. Combine this with the fact that these two age groups...
AEB and other safety features beneficial to truck drivers
The benefits of automatic emergency braking, and of advanced driver assistance systems in general, are becoming more and more clear to truck fleets in Indiana and across the U.S. Out of the new heavy-duty vehicles being sold today, somewhere between 45% and 50% come...