National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Press Releases
AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat
As millions of Americans deal with periodic heat waves this summer, AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 900 children have died of heat stroke in the last 25 years after being left or trapped in a vehicle. In…
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Press Releases
AUGUST 7th IS THE DEADLIEST DAY ON AMERICAN ROADS, ACCORDING TO NEW ANALYSIS
August 7th is the single deadliest day of the year to drive on American roads, according to new analysis by Nextbase of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)1. With this grisly milestone in mind, Nextbase – the world’s leading Dash Cam brand – is launching its globally successful “National Dash Cam Day” in the United States. A campaign to…
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Avoid These Personal Injury Claim Mistakes
Car accidents are a common cause of personal injury cases. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are nearly 40 thousand people killed as a result of motor vehicle crashes in 2017. Pedestrians made of 5,987 of those deaths. Non-fatal injuries account for more than 129,000 pedestrian visits to the emergency room. Who ends up responsible for the…
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