While we all live in the Northeast, we live in a much less congested area than our numbers closer to the coast. And, sometimes, this may lull us into a false sense of security on our roadways. But, locals and tourists alike should always be on guard when driving on...

An afternoon motorcycle ride took a fatal turn in Litchfield. The victim, a 32-year-old Thomaston resident, was riding his motorcycle in the northbound lane of Old Northfield Road near Main Street when the car in front of him began to turn. Per news reports, the...

Many people in the Hartford area enjoy riding their motorcycles. With the weather being nicer out, drivers should always be alert for motorcycles. Because of the lack of safety features on a motorcycle, even just a minor accident can be serious. Causes of motorcycle...

A motorcyclist traveling in Clinton suffered injuries which Connecticut officials called life-threatening. He was flown to a nearby hospital after the motorcycle accident. The accident involved the motorcycle and a full-sized car. Police said it happened at an...

Women on the road in Connecticut are more likely to be injured or killed than men, a dangerous trend that sticks when zooming out to a national audience. Across the country, female occupants are up to 28% more likely to suffer a fatal injury and possibly 73% more...

Although the first months of 2020 saw significantly fewer cars traveling Connecticut’s roads, the Governors Highway Safety Association is predicting that the state had more pedestrians die in traffic accidents this year. According to the Association’s comparison of...

Drunk driving and its dangers are taught to school-aged children in Connecticut and throughout the nation. The goal of these initiatives is to instill in children the understanding that alcohol and vehicles do not mix so that when they are able to driver, the kids do...

Whether it is a crowded highway, a fast-moving county road or pedestrian traffic around city streets, drivers must always worry about their surroundings. People sharing the road could be distracted, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or too fatigued to...

Many media reports of a serious motor vehicle accident end with the statement that “Police are continuing their investigation.” What are police continuing to investigate? Depending upon the nature and location of the collision, police may be looking for witnesses. In...

In Connecticut and across the United States, the way people go about their daily lives has changed because of the ongoing health crisis. It has significantly altered is the number of vehicles on the road. Fewer people are traveling by car and the residential roads,...