Accidents are events that can cause more than physical injuries. The emotional aftermath is often overlooked but can be just as significant. Psychological trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a common consequence for many who have experienced...
Small choices that people make in traffic can increase or reduce their likelihood of a crash. The speed at which people travel, how consistently they use their turn signals and even the routes they follow can contribute to their overall safety or chances of a crash....
When motorcyclists and other vehicles collide, it’s usually the motorcyclist who suffers the most harm. Even though motorcycles represent only 3% of the registered vehicles in the United States, motorcyclists represent 14% of all roadway deaths. However, motorcyclists...
Warm, dry weather is motorcycle weather. Two-wheeled transportation is safest and most enjoyable during pleasant summer weather, and many people cannot wait to get out for their first ride of the season. There are many benefits to riding a motorcycle. The thrill of...
Motorcyclists have just as much right to be on the roads as other motorists. It’s imperative that everyone who’s on the roads takes the time to look for these vehicles. The small profile can make them hard to spot. More than half of all motorcycle crashes that lead to...
Motorcyclists know about the precautions they must take when sharing the road with any other vehicle that is much larger than theirs. The potential for a road mishap is possible, especially when the drivers of cars, SUVs, pick-ups and large trucks seem to take...
The most recent data on motorcycle crashes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) names Mississippi as the most dangerous state in the U.S. for motorcyclists. The accrued data places the Magnolia State...
