2013

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released information related to the number of workplace deaths around the country, and the results were largely promising.  The nation as a whole saw a 7% drop in fatalities, with 4,383 people killed in their workplaces throughout 2012. A new report takes a closer look at the… read more

Statistics have just come out that point to a drop in the overall number of workplace fatalities across the country, and while this is certainly a trend that one would hope continues, there is still room for improvement. The data, which is being applauded by the Secretary of Labor, hails from the Bureau of Labor… read more

We’re still in the midst of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and agencies across the country are doing what they can to spread the word about the threat posed when a driver uses his or her cellphone or engages in some other distracting behavior.  Over the weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a… read more

The threat of distracted driving shows no signs of abating.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released statistics which show that fatalities related to distracted driving were up in 2011 to 3,331 people killed.  That’s nearly 240 more than the number of fatalities the year prior.  But interestingly, injury rates actually declined by about… read more

The number of dog bite fatalities which occurred last year is compiled and examined in a new report.  In many cases, the deaths can be attributed to pit bulls, who make up the lion’s share of the attacks.  This comes despite laws in many states placing regulations and prohibitions on owning such animals. Throughout all… read more

Recently, we brought you the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  In 2011, fatalities across the nation dropped to their lowest level since before the 1950s.  But the news wasn’t all rosy.  Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities actually rose, and now it’s being reported that California is one state that actually bucked the… read more

Various safety organizations in the city of San Francisco have partnered to release an interactive map of the city detailing those areas where pedestrian safety is most severely compromised.  Thoroughfares highlighted in red on the map are considered to be the most dangerous for pedestrians, while an X indicates a collision and a skull and… read more

Ontario’s Chief Coroner has released the Pedestrian Death Review, and the results paint an interesting portrait of the most common pedestrian fatalities across the area.    Toronto proved to be the deadliest city for pedestrians, with 308 fatalities recorded between 2000 and 2009.  It was followed by Mississauga and Ottawa. Although these statistics pertain to… read more

The organization American Bikers Aiming Toward Education argues that there’s no need for a law mandating helmet usage astride motorcycles in Michigan.  The group points to recent statistics which show a 4.5% decrease in the number of fatalities following the law being revoked in 2011.  The Office of Highway Safety Planning disagrees, though, stating that… read more

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has reported that they have found evidence that runs contrary to a news release that stated around 33% of Queensland’s fatal automobile collisions were caused by distracted cellphone driving.  They say the actual reported number was much lower at .7% of deaths. The AMTA wants to let people know that… read more

The Transportation Research Institute of the University of Michigan recently conducted research which found that the city of Los Angeles suffers from incredibly heightened rates of bicyclist and pedestrian deaths.  At the national level, 11.4% of traffic fatalities are incurred by pedestrians and cyclists, but in L.A., that rate jumps to almost 33%.  Part of… read more

Automobile accidents account for more deaths of children under age 13 than any other tragedy. According to the NHTSA, every day in 2010 saw approximately two children under age 12 die in an automobile accident and another 352 become injured. Using the correct car seat can prevent your child from adding to those statistics. That’s… read more