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One of the most frequent collision scenarios we see here at Accident Data Center is a fiery crash. Crashing is scary enough on its own, but adding fire to the mix is truly terrifying. We also see many Good Samaritans risking at least some burns -- and at most their lives -- in their efforts to save a complete stranger from a burning vehicle.
As mass transit systems grow across Texas and Harris County, bus accidents occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Houston
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
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.
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 Houston, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
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.
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Have a new teen driver in your life? Then we’ve got a great list that gives them the gift of increased safety, and you, their parent, the gift of peace of mind. Just kidding! I am not a doctor and cannot prescribe you Xanax. Good luck with that!
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Abilene and Sweetwater. 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 region.
Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Abilene and Sweetwater region. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents and injuries.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in the Abilene and Sweetwater region. These areas are 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 Abilene and Sweetwater communities.