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Children are more than twice as likely to be fatally struck by car on Halloween than any other night
As little goblins and ghouls head out to trick-or-treat through West Michigan neighborhoods this weekend, AAA wants families and drivers to take extra care.
Reflecting on Dangerous by Design
The pedestrian safety crisis in America continues to claim more than 7,000 lives each year, leaving families and communities devastated by preventable tragedies. In Dangerous by Design 2026, Smart Growth America highlights the alarming scale of pedestrian fatalities and the urgent need for safer road infrastructure. Through personal stories, statistics, and firsthand experiences, Transportation for America’s Kristina Curtiss explores the human impact of traffic violence and why acknowledging these losses is essential to inspiring meaningful action and creating safer streets for everyone.
An Important Day for Safer Cars and Products
On a recent Sunday in October, I flew to Kansas City to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Kids and Car Safety.
The Glowing Trunk Handle Exists Because of One Kidnapping
Imagine opening your trunk and spotting a small handle that glows in the dark. It looks like a simple piece of plastic, easy to ignore. Yet that handle exists because one woman survived a terrifying kidnapping and decided other people should have a way out.
Sixty Seconds: What Experts Actually Want You to Do If Your Car Sinks
Researcher Gordon Giesbrecht’s SWOC protocol gives drivers a 60-second window to escape before submersion turns fatal.
