Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in the U.S. In 2022, an estimated 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States, marking the highest number since 1981. Between 2010 and 2021, pedestrian deaths increased by 77%, outpacing the 25% increase in all other traffic fatalities during the same period. Contributing factors include the prevalence...
All Post
Across the United States, approximately 1 in 10 roads are in poor condition, and urban areas fare even worse, with 1 in 5 roads deemed inadequate. States like California and Rhode Island are the worst-ranked for road roughness, with 44% and 41% of their roads in poor condition, respectively. On the other hand, New Hampshire...
E Bike vs. TriMet SUV: $1.6 Million Settlement In early October 2024, a Portland jury awarded close to $1.6 million to an e bike rider who was struck by a TriMet SUV in a crash that took place three years earlier, in mid-2021. This case highlights the critical importance of collecting all types of evidence...
As of June 2024, the city has already seen a troubling spike in traffic fatalities, exceeding the total number of traffic-related deaths from the previous year in less than 6 months. This sharp rise in fatalities highlights the critical need for enhanced road safety measures and greater public awareness to address the underlying causes of...
Experiencing an accident as a victim is an unfortunate accident or situation that no one anticipates. The aftermath can often seem overwhelming, and the complexities of seeking compensation may deter individuals from pursuing their claims due to a lack of legal knowledge. One common misconception is that without security video footage, proving what happened is...
A rather unusual fact about Oregon’s roads is that, in recent years, the majority of fatalities have occurred in its rural areas, rather than in the more typical urban zones. Normally, in any state or city, incidents are primarily concentrated in urbanized, commercial areas and on four or six-lane highways. However, today we will take...
Portland Pedestrian Overview 2021 – Present Portland’s 2021 traffic data reveals a troubling reality: pedestrians are the most vulnerable group on the city’s roads. Of the 155 pedestrian-related accidents reported that year, 25 resulted in fatalities, making pedestrians the highest category of victims in fatal accidents. This number exceeds deaths from motor vehicle collisions, which...
Eugene, the second-most populous city in Oregon and the county seat of Lane County, has an estimated population of about 180,000. It is a key part of the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area, which is the second largest in the state after Portland. Eugene identifies strongly as “Track Town USA” due to its robust running programs...
Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most prominent companies in advanced transportation, and the idea of self-driving cars and other cutting-edge features can seem almost futuristic. While previous articles have highlighted how safety and technological advancements have significantly reduced traffic accidents and saved millions of lives over the past decade, today we will take a...
Our country is vast and diverse, making it easy to think that tangible problems are far from us. However, among the ten most dangerous routes in the United States as of 2024, one should particularly alarm us: Seattle’s I-5. This highway, running parallel to the Pacific Coast, witnessed 186 fatalities (13.47 per 100 miles). This...