Latest Fatality Analysis Reporting System Stories

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fatal intersection crashes are down, with a large percent of the reduction coming from a decrease in accidents involving red light running. According to a new report from the National Safety Council, fatal crashes at intersections with traffic lights decreased by 17% from 2005 to 2009. In the same five-year period, fatal intersection crashes involving red light running decreased by 27%. The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) was...

Researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of public policies on motorcycle safetyOne of the joys of riding a motorcycle is the freedom that comes with that form of travel. However the absence of physical barriers to protect riders puts motorcyclists at a higher risk of injury than other motorists. Motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise for many years, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety...

Motorists Concerned With Others' Aggressive Driving While Many Are Guilty Themselves WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As many as 56 percent of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving, according to a new analysis released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows speeding is the most common contributing factor and is involved...