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Women 73% More Likely To Sustain Fatal Car Accident Injury
As the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team won the World Cup for an unprecedented fourth time, fans and supporters renewed their calls for equal pay. But, as many of us know, it’s not just #MeToo and #EqualPay women have to worry about. In fact, a recent University of Virginia study revealed women face a much…
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Could Drones Make Workplaces Safer?
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are better known as drones, and these airborne robots can perform tasks that could once only be accomplished by human labor and/or heavy-duty equipment. And, when OSHA decides to use drones to do its own safety inspections, one has to wonder if the devices can help with day-to-day business operations as…
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11 Car Pile Up Reminds Drivers To Leave Assured Clear Distance When Driving
After a two-car accident occurred, nine more vehicles were then involved in the wreck as drivers were unable to stop in time to avoid the existing accident. The subsequent motor vehicle accident involved an 18-wheeler whose driver claims someone cut him off, leaving him without enough space to come to a complete stop. Under Texas…
Continue readingTexas Aims To Eliminate Roadway Deaths By 2050
After it was recently revealed Texas leads the nation in roadway deaths, the Texas Transportation Commission voted to formally adopt the goal of reducing traffic fatalities on the state’s roadways by half by the year 2035 — and reducing them to zero by the year 2050. This will not be an easy task considering nearly…
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Self-Driving Shuttle Debuts In Houston
Houston’s first self-driving shuttle has launched at Texas Southern University. The autonomous passenger vehicle will hold approximately twelve riders and drive around campus. While the planned speed of the shuttle bus is only eight to twelve miles per hour, a METRO driver will remain in the vehicle at all times to take over if needed….
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Houston Truck Driver Charged With 40 Felonies After 28 Vehicle Crash
A Houston truck driver was charged with 40 felonies after causing a 28-vehicle crash that killed four people and injured at least ten others in Denver, Colorado. He faces four counts of vehicular homicide by reckless driving, six counts of first-degree assault, and 24 counts of attempted first-degree murder as a result of the truck…
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Texas Leads The Nation In Distracted Driving
By now, we all know distracted driving is dangerous; however, despite increased public awareness of the issue, the rate of distracted driving is rising. At any given moment during daylight hours, approximately 660,000 people are talking or texting on a cell phone or using some type of electronic device while driving in the U.S. In fact,…
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Houston School Bus Driver Accused Of Texting Behind The Wheel
With the school year drawing to a close, parents and students may have their attention focused on summer plans rather than their classes. In contrast to the start of each school year, when communities are regularly reminded to be mindful of school bus safety best practices, the end of the year sometimes comes with less…
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Drunk Driver Found Asleep Behind The Wheel
A drunk driver was arrested in Houston this past weekend for falling asleep behind the wheel while driving. He tried to drive away, but crashed shortly thereafter. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) means your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is 0.08% for drivers 21 and older or any detectable amount for drivers under the age of 21. Drunk…
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Houston Bicycle Riding Is On The Rise
Houston drivers need to be on the lookout for more bicycles on or near the roads. The bicycle-sharing company Houston B-Cycle has seen a 65% increase in ridership recently and is looking to expand into other parts of the city. This doesn’t come as a surprise to cycling enthusiasts, as approximately four million Texans ride…
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