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Advanced driver assistance systems are now common on new vehicles, but drivers still have a basic question: do these technologies actually make cars safer? The
Pedestrian safety at night remains one of the biggest challenges on U.S. roads. Pedestrian deaths have started to decline after several difficult years, but darkness
Traffic deaths in 2026 are moving in a positive direction in the United States. Early federal estimates show fewer people dying in crashes even as
Small cars vs SUVs is one of the most important vehicle-safety comparisons for drivers in 2026. A larger vehicle can give its occupants more protection
Driverless car safety moved from theory to real-world testing in 2026. Fully autonomous robotaxis now operate on public roads in several U.S. cities, and researchers
Distracted driving in 2026 remains a serious road-safety problem because many risky moments never appear in official crash records. A driver may glance at a
