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Wisconsin Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week to Reduce Roadside Accidents
Beginning Monday, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials in partnership with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will observe Work Zone Awareness Week in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers and prevalence of roadside construction site crashes. The campaign, which is set to run the week of…
Read MoreStudy Confirms Distraction Among Teen Drivers at All-Time High
New research reveals that teen drivers are more distracted than ever behind the wheel, despite being fully aware of the dangers of texting and driving. A study published Feb. 5 in the Journal of Transportation Safety and Security surveyed 3,000 adolescent drivers with the goal of improving young drivers perceptions…
Read MoreWintry Mix Leads to Dangerous Roads for Wisconsin Commuters
The National Weather Services has issued an advisory for commuters in southeastern Wisconsin due to a frozen mix expected to last from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3. Motorists on the commute to and from work may experience low visibility and dangerously slick roads while sleet, snow and…
Read MoreTeen Drivers and Intersections: Dangerous Hotspot
One of the most common places for an accident to occur is at an intersection. All it takes is one person failing to pay attention or ignoring a traffic signal to cause severe injury or even death. Due to traffic design and converging streets, intersections can be difficult to navigate….
Read More18-Year-Old Driver Charged in Fatal Milwaukee Hit-and-Run
On Feb. 26, a young Milwaukee man fled a hit-and-run accident in a stolen Chevy Tahoe and struck several vehicles, killing an older couple only one block away from their own home. Eighteen-year-old Michael E. Hobbs was charged Thursday with two counts of second-degree reckless homicide, two counts of hit-and-run…
Read MorePreventing Accidents and Injuries During Bad Weather
Many parts of the country are dealing with heavy snowfall and glacial temperatures and the snow and ice covering the roadways can pose a serious threat to you and your vehicle. Stay in Control in Icy Conditions Anyone heading out in blistering conditions must be aware of their surroundings, especially…
Read MoreMulti-Car Crash in Parking Lot Raises Questions About Elderly Drivers
When a 92-year-old man hit nine parked cars in a Piggly Wiggly parking lot on Feb. 13, many people began to ask whether that driver should still be allowed to take the wheel. The accident took place around noon on Friday in Mayville, when an elderly driver attempted to exit…
Read MoreLake-Effect Snow Causes Car Accidents
Slippery conditions and intense lake-effect snow contributed to several car accidents in Milwaukee on Sunday. Officials blame blowing snow fueled by wind gusts for massive whiteout conditions on interstates 94 and 43 north for the slippery conditions and low visibility. While no air travel was disrupted, officials reported nearly 14 crashes, spin outs and disabled vehicles…
Read MoreMilwaukee City Council Approves $124 Million Streetcar
After years of debate, the proposal to put a streetcar downtown will finally move forward. The Milwaukee City Council has approved a controversial $124 million streetcar connecting downtown and the lower east side. The cost to relocate the utilities for the streetcar project has been an extremely contentious issue.Initial cost…
Read MoreDrugged Driving On the Rise While Drunken Driving Decreases
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a report indicating drivers may be moving away from drunken driving but toward another disturbing trend: driving under the influence of drugs like marijuana and other illicit substances. According to the report, the number of drivers testing positive for alcohol in…
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