Driving

Washington — A recent data analysis by the National Safety Council shows that an estimated 439 people may be killed in roadway incidents over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend (Nov. 26-30).

Do you live where ice, snow and freezing rain are part of winter? If so, you need to get your vehicle ready to handle the elements.

Tumwater, WA — Prompted by the recent homicides of five rideshare drivers and a delivery driver, the Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a hazard alert.

Pedestrians and cyclists should pay close attention on crosswalks near where vehicles exit roundabouts, transportation researchers in the Upper Midwest say.

Nearly 70% of preteens involved in fatal car crashes over a recent 11-year period weren’t properly buckled or in a car seat, according to a study from Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

A recent study of teen drivers shows that, on average, 21% of their driving time is spent looking at their cellphone, and 26.5% of those glances last at least two seconds.

The number of motor vehicle-related deaths decreased nearly 13% in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2024, a National Safety Council analysis shows.

An increased risk of motor-vehicle crashes over the Labor Day weekend threatens the safety of all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, according to the National Safety Council.

The number of pedestrians killed in the United States in 2024 exceeded 7,000 for the fourth straight year, preliminary data compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows.

More than half of fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.