2015 Sees Surge in Deadly Traffic Crashes, DOT Reports

Fatal traffic accidents in the U.S have been steadily decreasing since around 2007. For the first time in nearly a decade, however, this trend may be on the upswing, as indicated by initial crash data for the first half of 2015. In fact, authorities at the...

Shocking Facts about Drunk Driving

With the New Year right around the corner, people across the nation – and the world – are getting ready to count down the end of 2015 and ring in 2016. For many, this celebration will involve drinking alcohol, which is why about 10,000 law enforcement agencies...

CO Poisoning Risks Increase in the Wintertime, Warns the CDC

Every year, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills at least 430 people and sends at least 20,000 others to hospitals.1 While CO poisoning can happen in nearly any enclosed space, it is far more likely to occur between November and February each year – the...

7 Defensive Driving Tips for Safe Thanksgiving Travels

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, and that means about 45 million Americans will be traveling this weekend. While just over 3 million people are expected to be flying, more than 42 million people will be hitting the roads to get to their to Thanksgiving...

4 Steps to Winterizing Your Vehicle

The harsh cold and wet conditions of winter can change the way your vehicle handles and operates. It can also put a lot of extra strain on some of the most vital components of your vehicle, including the tires, brakes and engine. If you rely on your vehicle to get to...