May 18, 2026 Pennsylvania’s “Paul Miller’s Law” Is About to Change the Way We Drive Beginning June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania drivers will need to put their phones down while behind the wheel. The Commonwealth’s new distracted driving law — known as “Paul Miller’s Law” — officially bans the use of handheld mobile devices while driving, even while stopped at a red light or sitting in traffic. The law represents one … Read More »
January 30, 2026 Fatal Series of Crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard On Friday, a series of collisions along Roosevelt Boulevard left one man dead and another in critical condition. According to Philadelphia Police, two men were involved in separate accidents that left their vehicles disabled in the northbound lanes under the Broad Street overpass. Officers said when other vehicles began striking the disabled cars, both men … Read More »
October 29, 2025 Car Accidents Spike During Daylight Saving Time According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, Daylight Saving Time (DST) sometimes causes a temporary spike in motor vehicle accidents. On Sunday, November 2nd, when local daylight reaches 2:00 a.m., our clocks will “fall back” one hour to 1:00 a.m. local standard time. Although the extra hour of sleep undoubtedly has a … Read More »
September 25, 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will run from Sept. 21st to the 27th. Each year, we recognize this important campaign, which highlights the importance of how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles. Car Accidents and Children: Key Findings Car accidents are … Read More »
July 16, 2025 Summertime Safety Checklist Do you have any travel plans on the horizon? If you answered “yes,” you are not the only one! Hundreds of millions of Americans travel during the summertime, which means more people are in cars, walking, and biking around. To make the most out of your summer plans with your friends and loved ones, we … Read More »
June 5, 2025 Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Remain High For the first three quarters of last year, the number of deadly crashes in Philadelphia that involved bicyclists and pedestrians painted a hopeful picture: the fatality rate was the lowest it had been in five years. However, the fourth quarter took a tragic turn when 35 individuals sustained fatal injuries. This number is higher than … Read More »
May 17, 2025 Pennsylvania Turnpike Kicks Off Annual “Go Orange” Safety Campaign The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission kicked off its annual “Go Orange” awareness campaign to educate drivers about the vulnerability of highway workers. The campaign runs from May to October, encouraging drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones, emphasizing the Turnpike’s dedication to safety, and paying tribute to those who have died in the … Read More »
April 2, 2025 Warmer Weather: What Drivers Need to Know About Road Construction in Spring Spring weather in Pennsylvania is generally ideal for road construction. Warmer temperatures allow for easier and more efficient work and for materials such as asphalt and concrete to set properly. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), nearly 1,500 car accidents occur annually in work zones, resulting in over 100 injuries and numerous fatalities. … Read More »
March 25, 2025 Spring Break Accidents: Navigating the Legalities of Road Trips Spring break is a time for fun and relaxation, but it also ushers in a rise in car accidents, particularly among young drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), March and April have some of the highest number of fatal car accidents. Over 30 percent of all traffic-related fatalities during spring break … Read More »
