In recent years, roads across the nation have seen frightening increases in injuries and fatalities. Washington is no different. In fact, the numbers are getting worse. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission says that 2022 is on track to be the worst year for road...
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Four tips for safe winter driving
As people in Seattle know, winters in the Pacific Northwest can be cold, rainy and even snowy. Whether or not you are looking forward to winter, it is important to be prepared for winter driving, both for your own safety and the safety of others. Safety tips for...
Growing concerns continue about the safety of Interstate 5
Every day, thousands of drivers travel on Interstate 5 (I-5) that cuts through the heart of Seattle. Many of these drivers are well aware of the road’s poor conditions and have cited their growing concerns. State officials are quite aware of these concerns. Witness...
What do you do after you have been in a car accident in Seattle?
You may be at the end of your day and it is time to leave work and go home for the evening. You get into your car and you get onto a busy highway. During rush hour, traffic can be really brutal. Many times, the traffic is bumper to bumper and what should have taken...
“Vision Zero” not on track to meet its goals, some say
According to many in Seattle, the streets are just not safe. Seven years ago, Seattle enacted its “Vision Zero” initiative. The aim was to end traffic fatalities on city roads by 2030. Yet many feel that as of now, the initiative will not meet this lofty goal. Is...
Can I get PTSD from a car accident?
We live in a tourist destination. There is just no way around that, and with those added drivers, along with our ever-expanding population, the roads across Seattle have never been more congested. And, we often talk about the car accidents that result from these...
Road rage shootings are on the rise in Washington and nationwide
It’s no longer just road rage we need to worry about, but road rage involving guns. According to the Washington State Patrol, 2022 is already an extremely deadly year in terms of road rage shootings. It might even outpace 2021, when at least 40 shootings between...
Despite safety programs, Seattle road deaths still high
Deadly accidents are such a frequent problem in Seattle that state agencies, legislators and law enforcement are constantly seeking solutions to improve safety. This is especially true for pedestrians and bicyclists. Part of the safety initiatives has been the...
US government promises higher scrutiny of driver-assistance tech
The newly confirmed head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the agency needs to understand the risks posed by driver-assistance safety technology. Steven Cliff says what they find could lead to regulations for carmakers. Cliff joined...
One specific road in Seattle is the city’s riskiest
Seattle residents are undoubtedly aware that the roads are getting increasingly more dangerous. With the number of drivers who are ignoring basic rules for speed and safety, people are injured and lose their lives in auto accidents with troubling regularity. Even if...