Categories: Safety, Safety & Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Roadway fatalities in the U.S. dipped slightly in 2018 to approximately 40,000, representing just a 1% decrease from 2017 and 2016, when 40,231 and 40,327...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/325110/2018-roadway-fatalities-remain-steady

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As an IIHS survey underscores, some people don't bother to buckle up -- particularly when they're riding in the back seat. A simple reminder from the driver...

https://www.government-fleet.com/142088/safety-tip-seat-belt-check-list

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Pedestrian deaths start to increase in late summer and continue a steady increase through the end of the year, according to an analysis by the National...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/306000/pedestrian-traffic-deaths-begin-upswing-in-summer

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Approximately 398 people could lose their lives and another 45,300 could suffer serious injuries on roadways over the Labor Day weekend, according to the...

https://www.businessfleet.com/339270/labor-day-roadway-deaths-to-fall-from-a-year-ago

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles offers advice on how to exit a freeway safely.

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/139189/safety-tip-exiting-the-freeway

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Sloppy turning habits are common but greatly increase crash risk. Here's advice from Michigan and California on how to execute safer turns.

https://www.government-fleet.com/139102/safety-tip-making-safer-turns

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This year’s Fleet Safety Conference started off with a lively discussion during the Future of Vehicle Safety Forum, which included representatives from...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/317970/fleet-safety-conference-begins-with-open-discussion-on-safety-technologies

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Retrofitting older vehicles with a collision warning system and a telematics device can significantly improve driver behavior and enhance safety, according...

https://www.businessfleet.com/318725/mobileye-geotab-technology-tested-by-insurance-institute

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Two separate recalls involve 1,320 vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans.

https://www.government-fleet.com/139540/daimler-vans-recalls-sprinter-and-metris-vans

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Driverless cars without a human operator will begin rolling out on California city streets in April, following legal approval by the Department of Motor...

https://www.fleetfinancials.com/278913/driverless-cars-hit-california-roads-in-april

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