Driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding are the two leading causes of traffic fatalities in Alabama. Yet DUI-related wrecks are far more likely to kill people, according to state Department of Transportation statistics. Drunk Driving Deaths According to the ALDOT Information compiled by the Alabama DOT shows 257 people died in DUI-related crashes […]
Most auto crashes in Alabama take place in urban areas – but most collisions involving fatalities occur on rural roads, according to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Traffic accidents killed 870 people in Alabama in 2012, with 56 percent on rural roads and 44 percent in urban areas, according to the […]
Police departments all over Alabama are planning for a productive holiday season – stopping, testing, and arresting drivers who are over the limit. Police are ramping up the number of officers on the road in 67 Alabama counties, starting on Black Friday and continuing throughout the Christmas season and into the New Year. The crackdown […]
Winter driving can be daunting the first time you head into the snow. Preparing your vehicle for a winter road trip is a vital way to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Below, we have compiled some great tips to give you a safe and stress-free driving experience this winter. Ten Winter Driving […]
Accidents happen every day. Statistic Brain reports that 5,400,000 non-fatal car crashes take place every year, or almost 15,000 every day. Every driver needs to know what to do after a car accident, and every car should have a checklist to ensure no steps are missed following a crash. In addition, there are items every […]
