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3 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Serious road injuries in Europe are ‘massively’ under reported. The lack of accurate data for the number of injuries that result from collisions and where and when they occur, are contributing factors for why most countries are failing to significantly improve road safety. Those are the main findings of a new report published on Monday by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), a Brussels-based independent non-profit organization.
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3 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
With increased cannabis use – it’s the third most commonly used substance in the United States, following nicotine and alcohol – this form of impaired driving has become more common, leading to a heightened risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. But many cannabis consumers said they believe consumption has little effect on driving and don't think they are too impaired to drive.
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4 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Newly released motor vehicle fatality estimates indicate that more than 44,000 people died in traffic crashes in the United States in 2024. The number represents a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to 2023, with only 82 fewer deaths.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
A large range of SUVs and a handful of other models, from small cars and large pickups to economy cars and luxury vehicles, are among the 48 2025 models that have been recognized for their safety benefits in a new ranking. But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list. Those are the highlights of the new 2025 Top Safety Picks, an annual evaluation designed to give consumers an easy and efficient way to identify vehicles with the best level of safety available.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Tanya Mohn
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Tanya Mohn
Jill Warren was in corporate law firms for 20 years, doing business development and working as chief marketing officer. But in her private life, cycling was her absolute passion. "I cycled for daily mobility," she said in a phone interview, "and a holiday wasn't complete without taking a bike along."Like many people, she had cycled as a child.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Drivers struck and killed more than 3,300 walkers in the United States during the first six months of 2024. Deaths fell about 2.6% compared to the same period the year before, but while that’s 88 fewer pedestrian deaths, it represents a steady and “staggering” 48% jump in fatalities since 2014. Over the last decade, pedestrian deaths have risen nearly seven times more than U.S. population growth, so taking a walk today in America is more dangerous than it was ten years ago.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Many drivers say they want enhanced safety systems in their vehicles more than they want self-driving cars. Driver interest in the development of autonomous driving technology decreased from 18% in 2022 to 13% this year, but better systems remain a priority. In addition, fear in self-driving vehicles persists. Those are the findings of a new survey on autonomous vehicles conducted by the AAA automotive group and released on Tuesday.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Bigger vehicles have long been considered safer than smaller ones. A giant Chevrolet Suburban, for example, would likely provide more protection in a head-on crash to its occupants than a tiny Mini Cooper. But while adding weight to smaller vehicles can go a long way towards protecting those inside, adding weight to vehicles already on the heavy side does little to better protect occupants, and makes those vehicles significantly more dangerous to others.
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1 month ago | 
forbes.com | Tanya Mohn
Not all motorcycle helmets meet safety standards and some of them mimic safe ones using fake safety certification labels or branding. These unsafe, nonstandard helmets are widely available around the world, even in countries with existing helmet standards, and it can be hard for riders who rely on brands and safety certification labels to identify if a helmet is safe to tell the difference.
