State governors have a crucial role in the reduction of traffic deaths not only in Illinois but in the rest of the U.S. This is emphasized by the release of a new report from the National Governors Association. Serving as a “road map” or policy development tool, the report offers concrete recommendations and strategies for […]

Illinois residents and others may feel more tired than usual as they adjust to the clock moving an hour forward. According to AAA, about 10 percent of accidents are attributed to drowsy driving. In addition to the lost hour of sleep, the time change may result in darker conditions when drivers head to work in […]

The highways of Illinois see their fair share of accidents. Unfortunately, many of them end in fatalities. Since all kinds of factors can contribute to an accident, drivers will want to know how to remain safe. Some factors are beyond control, however, they still require drivers to respond in a cautious manner. For example, some […]

Motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers claimed 3,477 lives throughout Illinois and the rest of the country in 2015. Unfortunately, most road safety experts expect the problem to get even worse in the years ahead. Smartphones and automobile entertainment and navigation systems are often blamed for the recent surge in distracted driving accidents and […]

Rideshare drivers in Illinois and across the U.S. are at elevated risk for drowsy driving, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The statement was published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine on April 15. According to the position statement, rideshare drivers are more likely to suffer from on-the-job […]