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Pedestrian safety is a significant issue all over the United States. In fact, even as as overall motor vehicle collision deaths have fallen significantly, pedestrian deaths are rising.  Just in 2018 alone, 6,283 pedestrians were killed in the United States – the most deaths since 1990. Unfortunately, even though the COVID -19 pandemic, pedestrian accidents…

Wearing your seat belt every time you enter a vehicle is one of the easiest choices you can make. Regardless if you are entering an automobile as a passenger or driver, deciding to buckle up is the smartest choice as it lowers the risk of injuries. According to the CDC, seat belt use reduces…

One of the safest and easiest choices American drivers can make when getting inside their cars is to wear their seat belts.  A simple act of buckling up could be life-saving and could prevent you from being severely injured in a car accident. Based on NHTSA data, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives…

When the holidays are over, one of the least favorite tasks to be completed is taking down all the decorations. Whether you live in a small apartment or a large house, there can be hazards associated with holiday decoration removal. If you think smart and plan ahead, however, you can quickly get this task…

Picking the correct baby car seat can play a critical role in maintaining the comfort and safety of infants and young children during car travel, as well as providing protection and, quite possibly, life-saving security in the event of an accident. The Child’s Vital Statistics Must Be Taken into Consideration It is critical that…

Imagine you are traveling down the road and your tire blows out. You lose control of your vehicle and your car crashes. What do you do? Who is at fault? While some of the main causes of car collisions include negligent drivers, not many people consider the affects that a tire can have on…

This Thanksgiving, thousands of families throughout the state will be hitting the road to spend time with family and friends. As you might have expected, this will mean copious amounts of traffic on Wisconsin highways. The amount of people on the road, combined with ongoing roadwork in some areas and the possibility of inclement…

Earlier this year, Wisconsin State Legislature passed Act 16, which raised the speed limits on nine four-lane highways throughout Wisconsin. In addition, the law gave the Department of Transportation permission to increase speed limits on multi-lane freeways that have limited access to ramps or interchanges. Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation determined that certain…

When we think about distracted driving, it is easy to blame some of the typical culprits: texting, talking on the phone, eating, or reaching for items while driving. But have you considered that driving with an unsecured pet can be just as dangerous? Driving with unsecured pets is a very real safety issue. Not…

More than 720 local and regional agencies across the United States have adopted Complete Streets policies. These policies involve more than finishing roadway construction; a Complete Street must providesafe access for all users. This includes sidewalks, traffic lanes, and bicycle lanes. Complete Streets policies were created to increase safety and encourage multiple forms of…