The snow just keeps coming this winter. Des Moines broke its previous record for the snowiest start to the year. According to a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, on Feb. 19, the state capital had received 37.8 inches of snow. The former record was 37.4...
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GHSA: speeding a persistent factor in car crashes
Iowa residents should know about a report released by Governors Highway Safety Association because it is concerned with a widespread issue: speeding. According to the report, nearly one in three traffic deaths every year are caused by excessive travel speed. Most of...
IIHS study highlights growing distracted driving problem
The results of a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study suggest that cell phones are encouraging people in Iowa and around the country to engage in increasingly reckless behavior while behind the wheel. The study adds to the growing body of research about...
Study finds new car features increase distraction
Many new cars sold in Iowa offer added features such as GPS navigation and calling through vehicle dashboards. A study by AAA has found that many of these features can pose as a distraction, which increases the risk of car accidents. Researchers at the University of...
ZF looks to external airbags to protect drivers from side crashes
Drivers in Iowa may benefit from the protection that external airbags afford, but they should not hold their breath for it. Car parts manufacturers have yet to perfect the technology; still, they are clear about the benefits. The ZF Group has released new safety data...
Winter weather means taking precautions while driving
Winter weather conditions in Iowa and across the United States can make driving dangerous. Slick roads from snow and ice as well as sudden blizzards can cause car accidents to occur. Learning how to navigate the roads during winter weather may help drivers and...
Police collect incomplete picture about causes of car crashes
Police have a lot on their hands when they respond to car accidents in Iowa. They need to prepare a report that describes the crash, but a new report from the National Safety Council calls out law enforcement nationwide for failing to record whole categories of...
Injuries that might cause delayed symptoms after a car accident
People in Iowa who are in car accidents might initially think they are not injured, but after several days, they may develop symptoms. Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries that may only show symptoms after several days, and it commonly happens in...
Motor vehicle accident deaths rise for trucks, decline overall
Drivers in Iowa may be safer on rural roads than urban ones. This was one of the findings of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which released its most recent Fatality Analysis Reporting System Data on Oct. 3. Overall, fatalities from motor vehicle...
Smartphone use linked to increase in car crashes
Iowa residents and many other Americans own smartphones, and smartphone use has been linked to an increase in motor vehicle accidents. According to research by Motus, smartphone ownership has increased from 55 percent in 2013 to 77 percent in 2017. During that time,...