Tag: Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
Most of these accidents happened after dark and passenger cars were involved in most of the crashes
~5 Percent Have Seizure While Driving Prior to Epilepsy Diagnosis
Most of the seizures while driving were focal with impaired awareness; many had no recollection of accident
Electric Car Power Chargers Safe for Patients With Cardiac Devices
Researchers find no evidence of clinically relevant electromagnetic interference
U.S. Roadway Deaths Marked Small Decline in 2022
More than 42,000 people died on U.S. highways last year -- down slightly from 2021
Recreational Cannabis Tied to Unintended Harms, Benefits
Car crash fatalities up in these states, but opioid overdose deaths down
Adverse Maternal Outcomes Up With Motor Vehicle Crashes in Pregnancy
Increased risks seen for placental abruption, prolonged uterine contractions, antepartum hemorrhage, cesarean delivery
Cognitive Screening Test at License Renewal Explored for Seniors
Decrease seen in number of collisions as drivers and increase in injuries seen as pedestrians and cyclists following policy amendment
Skills-Training Program Beneficial for Teen Drivers With ADHD
Program reduces frequency of long glances and lessens variation in lane position compared with control program
United States Had Highest Motor Vehicle Crash Mortality Rate in 2019
Higher death rate in 2019 compared with other high-income countries; increase in death rate seen in U.S. from 2015 to 2019
Nearly 400 Crashes Tied to Driver-Assist Technologies Since Last Summer
NHTSA says accidents resulted in six deaths and five people being seriously injured
