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According to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using Alabama’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Montgomery and Selma. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Montgomery and Selma
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in Montgomery and Selma, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Bakersfield. The region is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Bakersfield area.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in San Diego and across San Diego County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the San Diego region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
While rare compared to other types of motor-vehicle crashes, aircraft accidents do happen regularly, usually with devastating results. Despite significant safety improvements over the past decades, many people each year experience the pain of losing someone in an airplane crash.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the San Diego region. There are numerous organizations that promote fun and safe bicycling in the area, including BikeSD, San Diego County Bike Coalition, and San Diego Mountain Biking Association.
Six tips on driving safely around kids
According to AAA, the afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for kids being hit by cars. Nearly a quarter of child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Children don’t have enough experience to know what to do in unexpected situations that can happen so fast, and sometimes they do unexpected things. No driver wants to be responsible for a devastating accident at any time – especially one that involves children. Drivers need to be especially careful when driving around kids, and here are some things from AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully campaign to think about.
Single Vehicle Car Crashes in Bellingham Have Options for Justice Too
If you have been involved in a single car crash that occurred through no fault of yours, it may feel as though you don’t have any options for finding financial help to get you through the recovery process. Further, the insurance company and perhaps the authorities will likely figure that the crash was your fault, and it’s tough – as well as inadvisable – to argue against them on your own. There are often many factors at work in a car crash, and a single vehicle collision is no different. Click to learn more about your options if you were involved in a Whatcom County car crash with only a single vehicle involved.