Two major trends are increasing the number of cars on the nation’s – and Virginia’s – highways: people are not staying in their homes as much and the approach of summer. According to the Virginia Highway Patrol (VHP), people who have been confined to their homes for a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Virginia tries to educate about dangers of distracted driving
In an era when new technology should be making the roads in Virginia and across the nation safer, there are instances when it is doing the exact opposite. Specifically, related to distracted driving. Even with added safety features in newer model vehicles like...
Reasons roads in Virginia are especially dangerous
Car accidents are a risk in every part of the country. That said, drivers in Virginia face particular peril. There are many reasons why vehicle operators in this region are at high risk for personal injury. Awareness may help motorists avoid an accident requiring...
Truck accidents have risen since ELD requirement went into effect
Truck safety is a concern in Virginia and across the nation. This is no surprise given the damage that can result from a collision with one of these large, heavy, fast-moving vehicles. Government agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Daylight savings can spark a rise in motor vehicle accidents
In the Shenandoah Valley and across Virginia, the roads can be a dangerous place. There are times, however, when that risk is increased due to circumstances. One issue that places drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians in jeopardy is daylight...
High speed crash leaves five people seriously injured
A high speed crash on a freeway in another part of Virginia left five people with serious injuries. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening. The accident happened during the overnight hours. A person driving a passenger car slammed into the rear of a...
Speeding and the severity of traffic accidents
Whether you drive, ride a bicycle or even walk near traffic, you need to remain alert at all times. Careless drivers cause many accidents each year, such as those who fail to follow traffic safety guidelines and stay within the speed limit. Not only does speeding...
Bristol area roads frequently the site of car accidents
The intersection of Lee Highway and Old Airport Road near Exit 7 on Interstate 81 has ranked as the top spot for car accidents in Bristol, Virginia since 2016, according to crash data. In that time, more than 150 property damage and 25 injury accidents occurred at...
Looking at statistics on deadly motorcycle accidents
If you operate a motorcycle, you have to realize the myriad of hazards that you face every time you ride. From drunk drivers to icy roads, high speeds, distracted drivers and chaotic traffic, motorcycle collisions occur for a host of reasons. Sadly, many of these...
Is eating while driving really that dangerous?
Given all of the attention paid to texting while driving, it might surprise you to learn that far more basic and plebeian actions can be just as dangerous. Distraction does not always come in the form of technology. Eating while driving is a very common form of...
