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Impaired-driving spike linked to mental health
An IIHS study about the rise in impaired-driving deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic finds mental health issues as well as cuts to police rosters played a role.
Newer vehicle designs block drivers’ vision
The forward blind zones of six top-selling passenger vehicles grew over the past 25 years, a measurement technique developed by IIHS shows.
New trailer type gets strong underride guard
Stoughton’s 53-foot intermodal chassis is the first trailer of its kind to qualify for the IIHS Toughguard award for superior rear underride protection.
Key issues in road safety
Advanced driver assistance
Front crash prevention, partial automation, limitations of crash prevention technologies
Alcohol and drugs
Alcohol and crash risk, laws, marijuana enforcement
Distracted driving
Cellphone use and crash risk, device laws, technologies to combat distraction
Large trucks
Trucking regulations, fatigue, braking systems, underride
Motorcycles
Helmet laws, ABS, motorcycle types
Pedestrians and bicyclists
Vehicle designs, intersections, crash avoidance technologies, daylight savings time
Red light running
Effectiveness of cameras, signal timing, communities using red light safety cameras
Seat belts
Why belts matter, state laws, reminders and interlocks
Speed
Dangers of speed, by the numbers, traffic calming, intelligent speed assistance
