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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), not only have pedestrian crashes become more frequent, but they have also become deadlier. Although pedestrian deaths were at their lowest point in 2009, the number of fatalities quickly climbed back up in 2016. The IIHS estimates that pedestrian deaths actually increased by 45% since 2009. But, the source says that after studying the crash trends over the course of that timeframe, experts have noticed that there are a number of factors that contribute to this increase. Things like roadway type, time of day, and even vehicle type all play a significant role in contributing to these incidents. [Read more…] about Pedestrian-Related Crashes are Increasing in Number and are Becoming Deadlier

As you may already be aware, highways tend to be one of the more dangerous types of roadways for drivers to travel on. You have motorists traveling at all different rates of speed mixed with drivers who are reckless or distracted. Needless to say, hundreds of crashes transpire on highways through the State of Tennessee each year. And while speed, the size and make of a vehicle, etc., all play a role in how serious an wreck is, there are other hazards that contribute to heightening the severity of these accidents. We are talking about the X-LITE guardrails. [Read more…] about TDOT Works to Remove and Replace Remaining X-LITE Guardrails on TN Roadways

Life is very unpredictable. One minute you are working and engaging in things you do on a daily basis and the next, you are faced with tragedy and/or loss. Sadly, these unexpected moments arise in many people’s lives with no clear sign they were ever coming. It appears one of these unfortunate moments recently occurred in Tennessee and involved a husband and wife who had just left their cousins funeral.  [Read more…] about Pegram, TN Couple Killed in Wreck with Vintage Vehicle Caused by Speeding 

Nashville is one city like many others across the U.S. that attract tourists who are celebrating an exciting time in their life or are simply looking to explore a new city they have never been to before. It has become a top destination for bachorlette parties. Because the city attracts so many people, both tourists and residents, there are several different things that are offered to make their time a little more enjoyable. Throughout Nashville, you may have already seen open-air buses, party tractors, or even pedal taverns full of people looking to have a good time while they explore all the city has to offer. [Read more…] about Nashville Residents Worry Party Vehicles May Not Be Safe

Are you someone who likes going out with friends and enjoys having a few drinks? If so, you aren’t alone as millions of people across the U.S. enjoy doing the same thing. While there is nothing wrong with going out and having some cocktails or a few glasses of wine, there is when you are the one that is going to be driving yourself and/or others home. With more than 10,000 lives claimed in drunk driving wrecks each year, drivers are taking matters into their own hands when they aren’t exactly capable of making such important decisions [Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]. [Read more…] about How Reliable is a Designated Driver?

June is National Insurance Awareness month in Tennessee, and across the nation.  The origin of this important holiday is unknown, but many insurance agents opine that it was developed to encourage motorists to update their policies ahead of the July 4^th holiday, when traffic accidents and injuries traditionally spike by more than 95 percent.  [Read more…] about National Insurance Awareness