Category: Drowsy Driving

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk drivers killed 10,142 people in 2019. Drunk driving-related motor vehicle crashes accounted for nearly 30% of that year’s total fatalities. Despite the fact that alcohol-related traffic deaths have been on a slight decline, drunk driving remains a leading cause of death on roadways[…]

Changing the clocks to accommodate Daylight Saving Time each spring may seem harmless enough. Unfortunately, more serious situations accompany the time change with a noted rise in the number of fatal car accidents in the days following the shift. According to studies, that one simple hour may make a major difference in the number of[…]

Insufficient parking for commercial trucks can become more than a mere nuisance for drowsy truck drivers. When a drowsy truck driver is unable to find a safe place to park and rest, serious tractor trailer accidents leading to catastrophic injuries can occur. Lack of Parking for Truck Drivers Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal[…]

Previous estimates on how many fatal car accidents are related to drowsy driving are far lower than previously reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although it might not seem like such a big deal to get behind the wheel when feeling fatigued, the reality is that it puts everyone on[…]