As summer kicks into high gear, many people hit the road for vacations, weekend getaways, and visits with friends and family. But with the increased traffic comes a serious reminder: speeding is one of the most dangerous driving behaviors and one of the most common.…
While North Carolina students are celebrating the conclusion of another academic year, local police departments and hospitals are preparing for what is known as “the 100 deadliest days” for teen drivers. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is labeled the most dangerous for…
Long gone are the days of taxis as a transportation option — by some estimates, nearly half of Americans now use rideshare services. In North Carolina, Uber and Lyft dominate the market, and within seconds, you can summon a vehicle to take you where you…
In 2023, there were 284,157 traffic crashes in North Carolina — and more than 1,500 collisions were fatal. Most of these crashes could be avoided. Statistics show that 94% of car accidents are caused by human error and, therefore, preventable. As experts search for ways…
Every day, people across the country see their lives disrupted by a car accident. A vehicle is damaged. A driver and their passengers are injured. In the worst-case scenario, a life is lost. According to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, in a recent…
North Carolina’s winter months can produce snow and ice, some of the most dangerous conditions to drive in – especially black ice, a thin layer of invisible ice. Although the heaviest snowfall in the state is in our more mountainous regions, the Raleigh area receives…
When you get behind the wheel, a car crash is often the last thing on your mind. It’s easy to get lulled into a sense of safety while navigating roads, but North Carolina car accidents are unfortunately typical. Last year, nearly 1,800 people were injured…
North Carolina roads are packed during the holidays. You might hop in the car for a long drive to visit loved ones, shop for gifts, or to attend a festive holiday party. A North Carolina car accident is probably the last thing on your mind…
The numbers speak for themselves. Last year, North Carolina saw more than 276,000 traffic accidents; in the first half of 2022, there were 806 car crash fatalities. It is clear that drivers need an abundance of caution when behind the wheel in North Carolina. Whether…
As the U.S. returns to a semblance of normalcy not seen since before COVID-19 spread across the country in early 2020, roads and highways have emerged as an increasingly dangerous and deadly place. The latest national statistics show car accident fatalities are on the rise.…
