Driving

The number of people who died in traffic crashes last year increased by the largest percentage in at least 46 years, according to estimates released May 17 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Whether you’re a pedestrian or a driver, you can do your part to help keep yourself and others safe.

The number of pedestrians killed in the first half of 2021 jumped 17.3%, with dangerous driving behaviors, larger vehicles and insufficient infrastructure contributing to an “alarming” trend, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Guildford, England — Commuters are more likely to bike to work when the average speed of vehicle traffic along their route is below 20 mph, results of a recent study out of England suggest.

Birmingham, England — The inside of your vehicle likely has more germs than your toilet, results of a recent study out of England suggest.

Little Rock, AR — The Arkansas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Highway Police and other state organizations, has launched a campaign aimed at reducing incidents and fatalities in work zones.

Did you know? Bulky winter clothing such as puffy coats and snowsuits can make your child’s safety seat less effective.

When snowy or icy conditions make driving difficult, we count on state and municipal snowplow crews to help make the roads safer. But all drivers need to do their part to share the road safely when snowplows are doing their work.

Boston — The percentage of roadway fatalities involving cannabis or a combination of cannabis and alcohol more than doubled over a recent 19-year period, results of a recent study show.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Up to half of individuals whose breath alcohol concentration is over the legal limit to operate a vehicle may overestimate their ability to drive, which could trigger “devastating consequences,” according to a recent study out of England and Germany.