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Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes — National (05/16/2024)
Source: US Department of Transportation"NHTSA Kicks Off Click It or Ticket Campaign Targeting Seat Belt Use in Nighttime, Rural Crashes
Of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2022, more than half were unbelted in nighttime crashes"
Do Safety Features In Cars Actually Reduce Car Accidents? — National (04/02/2024)
Source: NewsForbes wrote an article about safety features in your vehicle.
CHP 'Rolls' Out Statewide Safety Training Program for Electric Bicycles — California (08/31/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationAs the popularity of e-bikes skyrockets, the CHP is launching an online e-bike safety and training program to help keep commuters and recreational cyclists safe. Read the press release to learn more.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Summary Chart — National (08/21/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationA summary chart of state-based information on programs supporting older drivers in several states, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
How cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older — National (08/07/2023)
Source: NewsHow cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older.
Older Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
NHTSA Crash Stats "Pedestrians" 2023 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Pedestrian Fact sheet for 2023. This fact sheet defines a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.
Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving — National (07/20/2023)
Source: NewsResearchers assessed more than 600 adults over 65 years old in Nueces County, Texas, who had cognitive assessment scores that indicated a likelihood of impairment.
Cognitive test for older drivers tied to more safety for them, study shows — National (02/21/2023)
Source: NewsAs a group, older drivers are less likely to survive a server crash, and studies show they are particularly vulnerable in intersections.