Traffic Deaths

Source: www.msnbc.msn.com --- 33 days ago
Illinois' highways are getting safer places to drive ...

Source: www.sfgate.com --- 40 days ago
Traffic Deaths dropped dramatically across the state in response to a police crack down on drunk drivers on the last long weekend of the summer. "Arrests are up a little bit, but Deaths are way down for the Labor Day weekend," said California Highway Patrol... ...

Source: dsc.discovery.com --- 11 days ago
Could voting be hazardous to your health? Buckle up. ...

Source: www.theonion.com --- 10 days ago
Researchers noticed an 18 percent spike in Traffic fatalities on days a presidential election was held. What do you think? ...

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- 33 days ago
Illinois State Police say 2008 may be least deadly year on Illinois roadways in recent history. Master Sergeant Brian Ley says that as of Friday, only 681 Traffic fatalities had occurred this year, 172 fewer than at the same time in 2007. And 2007 had only 1,248 Traffic Deaths -- the lowest number since 1924, when there were far fewer cars on the road. Ley says increased seat belt usage could account for some of the decline. A recent survey by the Illinois Department of Transportation said 90.1 percent of drivers and front seat passengers now wear them, compared to about 76 percent in 2003. But a recent study by a University of Michigan professor suggests that high gas prices may also be helping with the decline in fatalities. More on Gas Prices ...

Source: www.freep.com --- 11 days ago
An analysis of Election Day Traffic Deaths dating back to 1976 suggests that voting for president could be hazardous to your health, though the study's authors say that's no reason not to go to the polls. ...

Source: www.sun-sentinel.com --- 22 days ago
Alcohol-related Deaths jumped 13 percent in '07 Traffic Deaths in Florida dropped for the second consecutive year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced Friday. ...

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TUESDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) ...

Source: www.madison.com --- 9 days ago
Traffic Deaths in Wisconsin were down in September from last year, marking the third safest September on state roads since World War II, state Department of Transportation officials said. ...

Source: www.newsobserver.com --- 11 days ago
Could voting for president be hazardous to your health? ...

Source: www.madison.com --- 37 days ago
Wisconsin roads turned deadly in August, with 83 people dying in Traffic crashes, including four on the Labor Day weekend, according to the State Department of Transportation. ...

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Source: sacramento.injuryboard.com --- 33 days ago
The statistics for motor vehicle accident fatalities in California were recently released and showed a small drop in fatalities. Unfortunately there were still nearly 4000 Deaths on California Highways last year. Although Traffic Deaths hit a record low in 2007, motorcycle accidents and Deaths increased nearly 25%. This is consistent with what we are seeing here in Sacramento County as well surrounding counties. Not only are we representing more families who have lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents, we are also seeing more motorcycle accidents and severe injuries from motorcycle accidents. This could be attributed to a number of factors including the fact that more people are driving motorcycles because of high gas prices but unfortunately appear to be driving without proper training. If you are under 21, you must complete mandatory training to obtain your drivers license. If you are over 21, there is no mandatory training. However we urge everyone who is considering purchasing a motorcycle to obtain the proper training --even if you think you know how to ride. There are number of training facilities in the Sacramento area . A nice website put out by the California DMV regarding motorcycle safety and training includes a section to find a rider course near you. Originally posted at InjuryBoard by John Demas ...

Source: www.marshfieldnewsherald.com --- 38 days ago
August was the deadliest month this year on Wisconsin roads. Last month, 83 people died as the result of 74 Traffic crashes with four of those Deaths occurring on Aug. 30 and 31 during the Labor Day weekend, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Each month since October 2007, fatality totals were lower than the same month in the previous year. But Traffic fatalities in August were 17 more than in August 2007 when 66 people died in 61 crashes and 11 more than the five-year average of 72 Deaths in 63 crashes for the month of August. The safest month of August in terms of Traffic Deaths occurred in 1960 with 64 fatalities, and the deadliest month was August 1969 with 154 fatalities-the worst month in Wisconsin history. Even with a spike in August, Traffic Deaths so far this year are about 20 percent lower than last year. As of Aug. 31, 400 people have died in 369 Wisconsin Traffic crashes during 2008, including 54 motorcycle drivers, seven motorcycle passengers, 31 pedestrians and seven bicyclists. Traffic Deaths through August were 88 fewer than during the same period in 2007 and 108 fewer than the five-year average. We cant pinpoint an exact reason for the increase in Traffic fatalities in August, said Dennis Hughes, chief of safety programs for the Wisconsin State Patrol Bureau of Transportation Safety. ...

Source: www.krqe.com --- 17 days ago
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The death of Lt. Todd Parkins in an accidental shooting Wednesday is the latest in a string of tragic losses to hit the Albuquerque Police Department Traffic division in recent years. ...

Source: www.fox17.com --- 39 days ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Safety says preliminary reports show eight Deaths in Tennessee Traffic accidents over the long Labor Day weekend, down from 17 a year ago. ...

Source: www.ledger-enquirer.com --- 40 days ago
The Georgia State Patrol says 18 people died on state roads during the 78-hour Labor Day holiday, two more fatalities than predicted. ...

Source: www.registerguard.com --- 39 days ago
This year’s Labor Day weekend was among the deadliest ever on Oregon’s roads. Oregon State Police officials said 10 people died in eight Traffic wrecks statewide between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Monday. The only other year since 1988 with as many traf... ...