Stay updated with breaking news from Billy Richling. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A half-century after the federal government instituted a national maximum speed, setting speed limits that keep all road users safe has become a political battleground.
Mental health issues may have increased car fatality rates, and the pandemic didn't help
While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022.
Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.