If you or someone you know was injured as a pedestrian in Covington, Kentucky, you could say one fortunate thing is that no one died. Every year since 2009, the number of pedestrian deaths has been going up, and the trend likely will not be reversed anytime soon. In...
Car Accidents
What parents can do to keep teen drivers safe
For teens, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the 100 deadliest days to drive on Kentucky roads and streets throughout the country. Between 2008 and 2018, 8,300 people died in accidents involving teen drivers during this time of the year....
How rural roads can put drivers in danger of a crash
Drivers in Kentucky may assume that the roads that are far from urban areas and have less traffic are, for that reason, safer. This would be inaccurate, though, as rural roads come with their own set of challenges. For instance, drivers in the countryside are usually...
Distracted driving crashes 29 times likelier in work zones
Highway work zones are dangerous places, as most drivers in Kentucky know. The lanes become narrow, and most times, the speed limit is reduced. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to follow this speed limit and increase their risk of causing an accident. According to a...
New cars may soon be mandated to have alcohol detection tech
A bill called the Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 has been introduced in Congress. If it is passed, it will mean big changes for automakers and for drivers in Kentucky and across the U.S. Specifically, it calls for the development of an alcohol...
Advances in automotive technology support traffic safety
Over the years, automobile manufacturers have developed technology that reduces accident risks for motorists in Kentucky. Researchers have credited systems that alert drivers to danger or improve stability for vehicles during bad road conditions with improvements in...
Woman’s fifth DUI claims three lives
People who live in Kentucky often hear about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Public education campaigns are often launched during key holiday times like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's...
Understanding autonomous vehicles
While most residents in Kentucky may have yet to share the road with a fully autonomous vehicle, they should be aware that such a day will come. However, it is also important to understand that there is not just one type of autonomous car. Vehicle automation actually...
Consumers unsure about autonomous vehicles
Most people in Kentucky may not have seen many self-driving cars on the roads in their cities but they have likely seen and heard multiple reports about the testing and development of these vehicles. Outside of the Silicon Valley bubble, it is interesting to take a...
Rainy roads create trouble for Kentucky drivers
Statistics show rain is a serious hazard to drivers in Kentucky. According to Courier Journal, Kentucky holds the title as third most dangerous state for driving during rain based on a study by SafeWise. The organization analyzed 2016 data and concluded there were 67...