car accidents

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On dry roads, the best way to avoid an accident is simply by slowing down. Many drivers are accustomed to hitting the brakes aggressively when they want to stop. They still feel fully in control, even when quickly approaching a turn or a backup in traffic.  However,...