Heatstroke Every summer, the same tragedy repeats: kids and pets dying in hot cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more hot car deaths occur in July than any other month of the year. Even outside the heat of mid and late summer, however, the dangers of leaving people – especially children […]

It’s one of the most dangerous things you do every day—and you probably don’t even think about it. Motor vehicle incidents are among the top three causes of preventable death and injury in the U.S., right alongside poisoning and falls. They’re also the leading cause of occupational death in both Nebraska and nationwide. Pedestrian and […]

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer — but it also kicks off the 100 Deadliest Days on U.S. roadways. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, this period is characterized by a spike in fatal crashes, particularly among teens, though everyone’s risk increases. Nationwide, more people are on the road during the summer months. […]

We all know we shouldn’t drive distracted… but let’s be honest — distractions are everywhere.Phone notifications, incoming calls, conversations, even our own brains rattling off everything we still have to do today—it’s a lot. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month (DDAM), and it’s a great time to reflect on our own habits and focus. The […]

Every year, millions of vehicles are recalled due to safety defects—brake failures, airbag malfunctions, and other issues that put drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. As of January 2025, Nebraska has nearly 400,000 registered vehicles with open safety recalls, about 20% of the total registered vehicles! Vehicle Safety Recalls Week (March 4-10, 2024) is the […]