Car Accidents
North Dakota Leads the Nation in Traffic Fatalities
North Dakota Shares Top Spot on List of States With Highest Traffic Fatalities A university study has identified the states in which the likelihood of dying in a car collision is high, and North Dakota tied for first place. The ranking was based on the proportion of deaths in motor vehicle accidents to deaths from…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads Nation in Drunken Driving
Harsh Winter Weather and Impaired Drivers Combine to Make North Dakota Highways the Most Dangerous in the U.S. North Dakota motor vehicle drivers have the highest risk of being in a fatal accident with a drunk driver than drivers in any other state. A recent study listed North Dakota as the state with the most…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident
Steps to Take After a Car Accident The actions you take after a car accident are important. There are nearly 20,000 car accidents each year in North Dakota, resulting in more than 5,000 injuries. While no one plans to get into an accident, everyone should be prepared if it happens. Your preparedness after an accident…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Car Accidents and North Dakota Teenagers
Car Accidents and Teenagers in North Dakota Communities across North Dakota are focusing on the number-one cause of death impacting teenagers across the state: car accidents. According to the Department of Transportation’s research, every three hours a teen driver is involved in a vehicle accident. Distracted driving and use of cell phones on the road…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Now Leads to More Accidents than Driving Under the Influence
Texting and Driving Now Leads to More Accidents Than Driving Under the Influence Although accidents caused by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to catastrophic injuries and are still an extreme problem across the United States, distracted driving is becoming a leading cause of accidents. Despite the fact that cellphone-related…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads the Nation in Drunk Driving Fatalities
An dangerous epidemic throughout North Dakota Despite the continued media attention, law enforcement programs and general knowledge of the risks of drinking and driving, this problem continues to be an issue in North Dakota. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, North Dakota leads the nation in drunk driving fatalities. In North…
Read MoreDo North Dakota Roads Have More Drunk Drivers?
The rate of drunk driving has decreased nationwide due to tougher laws and aggressive efforts by law enforcement agencies. The percentage of drivers who operate a vehicle while under the influence during the weekends has decreased from 38 percent to 8 percent, according to a report on WDAY news. While the traffic survey suggests that…
Read MoreWhat is Distracted Driving? North Dakota Laws and Statistics
Distracted driving is not unusual. Some people just lose focus when they get behind the wheel. Here is an interesting fact from The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: 88% of drivers 16 years old and older report that they feel threatened by others who talk on cell phones, and 96.1% feel threatened by drivers who…
Read MoreIs It Worth Your Life? The Danger of Texting and Driving
We are obsessed with our phones, and many of us check them up to hundreds of times a day. Forgetting your phone is a disaster that can leave you feeling disconnected and out of touch. Our constant access to the thoughts and comments of our friends, shared posts and photos on social media sites such…
Read MoreKeep Teens Safe: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
A single text message sent behind the wheel can mean sudden death. National Distracted Driving Awareness Month was established to focus attention on the perils of distracted driving. Statistics reveal that younger drivers are far more inclined to text while driving. Young drivers also lack experience, adding to the problem. The lack of experience can…
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