Driving

An estimated 3,434 pedestrians were killed in the first six months of 2022, with 24 states reporting an increase, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Itasca, IL — For the second straight year, more than 46,000 people died in preventable traffic crashes in 2022, according to a preliminary estimate released by the National Safety Council.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is urging all drivers to do a quick online check to see if their vehicle has any open safety recalls.

Itasca, IL — To help keep drivers in the know about ever-evolving vehicle safety technologies and how to use them, the National Safety Council has added resources to its MyCarDoesWhat.org website.

Do you worry that the teens in your life might put themselves in harm’s way by using alcohol and/or drugs, texting while driving, and engaging in other risky behaviors?

Itasca, IL — Parents and guardians of teen drivers: Join the National Safety Council for one of its free virtual “parent nights” to learn how you can help your teen be safe behind the wheel.

Itasca, IL — An estimated 350 people will never make it home during the Christmas holiday weekend, and another 400 over New Year’s weekend, because of fatal – and preventable – traffic crashes, according to the National Safety Council.

As electric bikes and scooters grow more popular, the National Fire Protection Association is warning that the lithium-ion batteries used to power them can overheat, catch fire and cause explosions.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council estimates more than 500 people may die on U.S. roads over the upcoming Thanksgiving Day weekend – the highest projection of roadway deaths for the holiday period since 2007.

Here’s what semi-truck drivers want you to know about safely sharing the road with them.