Tennessee residents may understand that driving while tired is dangerous, but they may not know exactly how frequently people do it. A 2015 survey demonstrates that it is a pervasive problem and one that needs to be addressed. According to the survey conducted by AAA,...

A serious concern on Tennessee roads and throughout the nation, underage drinking and driving is being addressed in a new ad campaign launched in October 2015 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council. The public service effort is aimed...

Tennessee residents who deal with traffic congestion and distracted drivers on a daily basis may be surprised to learn that the nation's roads have become far safer in the last few years. The number of lives lost in fatal motor vehicle accidents fell by more than a...

Tennessee residents who have been involved in a car accident might not always show symptoms of injury right away. Signs can actually appear over time, hours or even days after the incident. Even when some indications do appear, initial medical care usually focuses on...

Vehicle manufacturers are moving to include features that make Tennessee roads safer from drivers who might succumb to fatigue. Automakers and other companies have tested a range of devices, including cars that track body activity and driving behavior or trigger...

As many Tennessee motorists know, speeding remains a leading factor in motor vehicle accidents. The total number of fatalities dropped by almost 10,000 to 33,561 between 2003 and 2012, yet speeding was still cited as a factor in about 30 percent of the deaths. Rather...

In Tennessee and around the country, car accidents claim the lives of many people each year due to various causes such as driving while under the influence and texting while driving. Using data obtained from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on fatal...

Although a car accident can happen at any time, there are certain days each year in which the likelihood of being involved in one is significantly greater than on other dates. By being aware of when the risks are greater, Tennessee drivers can take additional...

Tennessee drivers might be interested to learn about a new study that shows glancing from the roadway for just two seconds can increase the risk of a car crash. The findings were issued by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety in April to correspond with...

Research has determined that 60 to 90 percent of all sternum fractures are suffered in car accidents. This type of injury is often seen in females and in those over the age of 50, and it is thought to be rare for a child to suffer such an injury. As the sternum covers...