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Texas drivers regularly share the road with massive tractor-trailers, oil tankers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles. If you've ever felt uneasy driving near these big rigs, your concerns are well-founded. A recent nationwide inspection event revealed that nearly 12 percent of commercial trucks had defective brakes serious enough to require their immediate removal...

North Texas drivers know the frustration of crawling through rush hour traffic all too well. With a population of eight million, the region's roads often turn into parking lots during peak hours. However, a recent study by Inrix offers a silver lining: North Texas ranks 17th in the U.S. for traffic congestion, behind major metropolitan...

During the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," the risk to teen drivers increases significantly. According to Fox News, this period sees an average of 2,100 teens involved in fatal crashes each year, with 30% occurring during these 100 days—equivalent to seven deaths per day. These car accidents often result in tragic loss and severe injuries....

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to focus on the significant risks bikers face on the road in Texas and nationwide. When involved in a crash, the consequences for bikers can be severe. Unlike vehicle occupants, motorcyclists are exposed to the direct impact of a crash, leading to potentially life-threatening injuries. With more...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. While the educational campaign is a nationwide effort to combat distractions while driving, the problem is particularly bad in Texas. That's why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is doing everything possible to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving through its "Talk.Text.Crash" educational campaign. "A lot of...

Car wrecks are a common cause of TBIs. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, shedding light on the often-overlooked impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused by car accidents. The impact of a car wreck can extend far beyond physical damage to vehicles. They often result in head or brain injuries that can significantly alter...

Why are some highways more dangerous than others? Interstate 35 East in Texas is the deadliest highway in the state, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by Assurance IQ, which also ranked I-35E in Texas the second most dangerous highway nationwide based on the number of fatal car accidents per mile. "Unfortunately, traveling...

Car accidents are often the result of negligence. Car accidents in Texas often happen for similar reasons, many of which can be attributed to long-standing bad habits that drivers have developed over time. Recognizing the need for change, AAA is committed to addressing these common causes and encouraging drivers to break these habits in the...

Drivers and policymakers alike need to work to reverse this trend. November 7, 2023 marked a tragic milestone in Texas: 23 years since our state last went a day without at least one fatal car accident. The death toll for that 23-year period is staggering. More than 83,000 people died in car wrecks between 2000...

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced a $345 million state spending package focusing on building better bike paths and more pedestrian walkways in an effort to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents and collisions involving cyclists. “People who walk and bike make up about 1 out of every 5 deaths on roadways here...