September 2024 – 100 Deadliest Days End

September 6, 2024

Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days which have now come to a close with Labor Day weekend. In the traffic safety world, this time period is known for a spike in roadway fatalities, particularly among younger drivers. A lot of this is simply due to the increased numbers of younger drivers on the roads with school out for the summer, but the reality is that drivers of all ages are impacted. Many take summer vacations meaning longer drives, and for busy holidays, increased traffic, as well.

In the chart below, one can see that the average monthly deaths in 2022 for entire country is 3,836. The months of May – October all tend to be above this average. There is some variance year-by-year, but largely the pattern holds. The 100 Deadliest Days may be over, but there’s no room for complacency!

Here in Nebraska, preliminary 2024 data reports a loss of 66 lives on our roadways during this 100 Deadliest Days. There have been 166 total fatalities so far: 100 in the first 5 months of the year, and 66 in about 3 months. The point, however, is not statistics. These were family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors that others are missing.

At the National Safety Council, it’s our mission and belief that these deaths are preventable, and we’re not alone. If we can raise awareness to the causes of these crashes, anything from high speeds, to impairment, to distracted driving, we can all start to reflect on what habits we might want to stop, start, or change?

 

December 2024 – Don’t Impair Holiday Plans, Drive Sober!

December 9, 2024

Your presence is a present! You’ve probably heard that before, and maybe it seems a little corny or clichéd, but its message is both simple and true. The holiday season can be a whirlwind with travel plans or hosting arrangements, celebration set-up and planning, and last-minute gift buying. It’s easy to take safe travels for […]

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November 2024 Are You Ready for Winter Driving?

November 8, 2024

Now is the perfect time to make sure you and your vehicle are ready for winter driving. Here are some quick tips and hints that can help you start thinking about how you can be the most prepared for whatever winter might bring. Is Your Car Ready? Tires: Do you have all-weather or winter tires? […]

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October 2024 Pedestrian Safety & More!

October 10, 2024

There are three, crucially important traffic safety observances in the month of October. Pedestrian Safety Month, School Bus Safety Week, and Teen Driving Safety Week. This year, there have already been more pedestrian fatalities in Nebraska than in the entire year of 2023. While motorists can help prevent these deaths by simply slowing down, paying […]

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