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Every day in Ohio, more than two dozen distracted driving accidents are logged by law enforcement. Most won’t make the news. Some are minor. Others change lives instantly. And over the last four years, 168 of those crashes ended in death. That figure is part of a much larger — and growing — problem. Between...

Nearly 41,000 lives ended on U.S. roads in 2023. That’s not just a statistic; it’s fathers, mothers, children, and friends who never made it home. Each car accident left behind grieving families, empty chairs at dinner tables, and futures cut short. While the overall number of traffic deaths dropped slightly from the previous year, the...

Cleveland is stepping up to make its streets safer and prevent serious and fatal car accidents. After years of concerns over reckless driving and speeding in busy neighborhoods, the city’s Speed Table Program has reached a major milestone. With the installation of its 100th speed table in the Clark-Fulton area, Cleveland is doubling down on...

Winter driving in Ohio presents unique challenges, as snow, ice, and slush make roads more hazardous. While the 2021-22 winter season saw fewer overall car accidents than the previous year, statistics show that icy conditions remain a serious safety risk for drivers. Understanding these risks and taking proactive measures can help keep you and your...

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has teamed up with Lyft to address drunk and drug-impaired driving through two new state outreach programs. With $40,000 in grants, GHSA and Lyft are encouraging Ohioans to choose ride-hailing over driving impaired, especially during the fall and holiday season. These grants fund campaigns that urge people to leave...

Earlier this year, road safety advocates celebrated a drop in pedestrian fatalities nationwide, including in Ohio. But Cleveland officials know there's still work to be done. The city has just unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to reduce pedestrian accidents across Cleveland. Tom Merriman has represented numerous pedestrians and cyclists hit by cars and secured outcomes...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reported a reduction in traffic crashes where traditional traffic signs have been replaced with radar-based technology. Designed to adjust traffic signals based on real-time traffic conditions, the system has shown promise in minimizing the number of car accidents. By adapting to traffic flow and reducing sudden stops or...

Ohio's roads have become increasingly dangerous over the last decade, according to a new traffic safety study. Despite efforts to enhance road safety and a brief period of decline, the state has witnessed a 26 percent increase in traffic fatalities from 2013 to 2023. This alarming trend, reflective of a broader national issue, underscores the...

According to recent statistics compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian accident fatalities decreased nationwide by 5 percent last year. The statistics compare pedestrian fatalities nationwide and statewide from last year to 2022. "My first reaction was, 'Hallelujah; it’s really nice to be talking about fatalities going down, because we haven’t really had...

The "100 Deadliest Days" refer to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports a significant increase in traffic and car accidents on Ohio's roadways. This timeframe is particularly hazardous as people embark on vacations and engage in more travel, leading to a higher number of vehicles, including...