Ask a Trooper: Why is it a ‘crash’ and not an ‘accident’? Apr 20, 2022 Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while on the radio, TV and newspaper. Why is that? Answer: I’d be glad to talk about this as I am passionate about...Read More

Car accidents, for the most part, ARE avoidable. However, without fully understanding the cause of car accidents, it can be difficult for individuals to know what they can do to prevent them. Some causes are more obvious than others, such as drinking and driving, while others are not so well known. For instance, though many...Read More

Pedestrian accident statistics from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Traffic Safety Facts show that in 2012, a total of 4,743 individuals were killed in traffic accidents throughout the country, and another 76,000 individuals sustained injuries. – There were 808 crashes in which a pedestrian was injured or killed by a motor vehicle. – People under...Read More