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According to the Daily Herald, Illinois experienced a notable decline in overall fatal car accidents in 2024, reaching the lowest levels since 2020. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reported 1,103 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 1,196 deaths, marking a 3.5% decrease from 2023. However, the Daily Herald reports that this positive trend was overshadowed…

In recent years, car manufacturers have developed a variety of technologies aimed at preventing pedestrian accidents. From automatic emergency braking systems to advanced sensors that can detect pedestrians in a vehicle’s path, these innovations are designed to reduce the growing number of fatalities and injuries involving pedestrians. Yet, according to a recent study by the…

Understanding Pedestrian Accidents and Rising Fatality Rates Pedestrian accidents and fatalities have been on the rise across the United States in recent years, presenting a growing public health concern. While traffic safety campaigns and urban planning efforts have aimed to reduce these incidents, the number of pedestrian fatalities continues to increase. This blog explores the…