Tag: Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury
2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 30-Year Record High
More pedestrian crashes happening at night, with trucks, and with distracted drivers
12 Million U.S. Residents Drove Under Influence of Marijuana in 2018
Prevalence of driving under the influence increased among men, those aged 16 to 34 years
State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related ED Visits
Findings show laws curbing distracted driving are effective
Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Serious Car Accidents
Findings in a large study of older patients before and after cataract surgery
Risk of Fatal Traffic Crashes Up After April 20 Cannabis Event
Increased risk of fatal crashes on cannabis celebration day in the U.S., especially among younger drivers
Opioid-Related Fatal Car Crashes Up 7-Fold in Last Two Decades
Increases in opioid consumption carry adverse health consequences beyond overdose morbidity, mortality
ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes
Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Many Seniors Use Cellphones While Driving With Children
Distracted driving not just an issue for young people
Drug-Impaired Driving Continuing to Rise in the United States
Deaths due to drugged driving are rising as states legalize pot and drug abuse grows
Doctors Encouraged to Assess Driving Risks for T1DM Patients
Researchers say new checklist can help determine when hypoglycemia should keep patients off the road
