[ubermenu-map address="Washington, D.C." zoom="14" width="375px" height="375px"] According to a new study, Washington, D.C. drivers are twice more likely to get into traffic accidents than the national average, making residents of the nation’s capital the worst drivers in the U.S. The average American goes approximately 10 years between each car...
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Truck Driver Charged and Fined after Causing Crash on Bay Bridge
According to officials, the truck driver that caused a crash that sent a vehicle plummeting off the Bay Bridge will be fined and charged for the truck accident. The July 19 crash started a chain reaction that sent a vehicle, driven by a 24-year-old woman, over 25 feet off the...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Back to School Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 14 children die annually in school transportation-related crashes. Since school is back in session, safety should be a top priority for all drivers. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind while on the road this school year: In all 50 states, it is illegal...
Read MoreOcean City Sees Dramatic Decrease in Transportation Accidents
Ocean City Police reported that this year they are seeing a dramatic decrease in the number of bicycles, pedestrian and scooter accidents. On August 15, police announced that compared to last year, crash numbers have been cut in half and no deaths have been reported in motor vehicle crashes. Police reported that this year bicycle...
Read MoreNTSB Holds Forum on Bus and Truck Accidents
Earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day forum in Washington, D.C. to hear from federal regulators and safety experts about bus and truck safety. The latest data shows that deaths from truck accidents went from over 5,200 in 2005 to approximately...
Read MoreTruck Accident on Virginia Interstate Seriously Injures Driver
Last week on Interstate 81, the driver of a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix suffered serious injuries when a tractor-trailer slammed into the back of his vehicle in the northbound lane at approximately 4:20 pm. An eyewitness estimated the truck’s speed at 70 mph. A Dodge Caravan and a second 18-wheeler were also involved in...
Read MoreFive-Year-Old Virginian Receives $3.5 Million for Truck Accident that Killed Her Father
A five-year-old Virginia girl will receive a $3.5 million settlement as the result of a truck accident that killed her father. The girl is the only surviving beneficiary of the 25-year-old man who died in the accident. An 18-wheel semi rear-ended the victim’s passenger vehicle. Both vehicles caught fire and the victim died as a...
Read MoreVirginia Firefighter Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident
A Northern Virginia firefighter died when the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed head-on into another oncoming tractor-trailer. They were both traveling on a stretch of interstate 64 where there is only one lane open in each direction. The other truck fell into the median and crossed into the firefighter’s lane. The accident cut...
Read MoreWashington DC Federal Agency Holds Annual Safety Campaign for Commercial Drivers
Since 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has run an annual campaign to eliminate both unsafe truck driving and unsafe car driving around large trucks. In 2010, Operation Safe Driver targeted 261 truck companies in particular that pose dangers to people on the roads. These companies have a history of hiring unsafe...
Read MoreDriver Error Causes Semi-Truck to Flip Over on Virginia Highway
A truck driver suffered serious injuries when his tractor-trailer rolled over while he was traveling on Virginia’s Interstate 95. Around noon, his two-trailer-truck ran off the side of the road. He attempted to maneuver back onto the road, but overcorrected and ended up flipping the truck over. State police charged him with reckless...
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