It's natural to feel like you are invincible on the road and will never get seriously hurt in a car accident. After all, you are an experienced, skilled and attentive motorist who rarely makes a major mistake behind the wheel. Plus, you have been driving for years, if...
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Wrong-way driving incidents in Indiana: What drivers need to know
If you drive frequently, there is an excellent chance you will come across someone driving the wrong way on the road. This is, unfortunately, a big problem in Indiana and elsewhere in the country. Wrong-way driving on one-way roads and highways accounts for 25.6...
The most accident-prone drivers in the nation: Where does Indiana rank?
Countless Americans get behind the wheel every day without putting much thought into how dangerous their own local roads are. It can be a bit of fun to jab at drivers with out-of-state license plates and say they have poor driving sense, but your own home state might...
Which Indiana counties see the most motorcycle accidents?
Traveling through Indiana, many motorcycling enthusiasts enjoy the freedom and camaraderie of riding independently or in organized groups. Yet, these same Midwest roads and other factors create conditions that threaten motorcyclists' safety. In 2020, the Indiana...
Which Indiana county has the most auto accidents?
No one wants to be in an auto accident. They can be expensive, traumatizing and life-altering. If you live in Indiana, you may wonder where it is safest and most dangerous to drive. Data presented by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute can help provide...
Assessing motorcycle safety in Indiana
When the weather is nice, many people enjoy riding their motorcycles around the Midwest. This includes states such as Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Iowa, all of which have scenic landscapes and pleasant summer temperatures. However, riding a motorcycle is inherently...
Accident mortality by state: Where does Indiana rank?
A total of 4,580 people died in Indiana in accident-related situations in 2020. That number brings certain heartache to families of those who had loved ones die due to motor vehicle crashes, falls, fires, drug overdoses and drownings. Among U.S states, Indiana ranked...