Do Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas Increase in Winter?
Yes, the latest data shows that deadly auto accidents increase in Texas during the wintertime — and that Texas is one of eight states to see fatal wrecks spike when…
New NHTSA Proposal Focuses on Car Bloat to Address Rising Pedestrian Deaths
Oversized vehicles may soon have to conform to new safety standards aimed at saving more pedestrian lives. That’s because federal regulators recently proposed a new rule aimed at minimizing deadly head…
Top 5 Causes & Types of Severe Work Injuries in Texas
Texas leads the nation in workplace injuries, particularly in severe trauma and hospitalizations reported to federal safety authorities. In fact, according to the latest data from the Occupational Safety and…
Can Driverless Trucks Reduce Wrecks & Improve Safety in the Permian Basin?
Yes — that’s the answer a couple of companies are now banking on after the first successful run of driverless trucks transporting frac sand across the West Permian Basin. At…
Pedestrian Safety Awareness is in October
Slow down and look out for pedestrians! That’s the key message transportation safety authorities want drivers to internalize this month as part of National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. Held every October,…
Deer Park Explosion & La Porte Pipeline Fires Burn for 4 Days & Kill 1, Sparking Several Investigations & Potential Claims
A Look at the Causes, Damage & Aftermath of the Deer Park Explosion & La Porte Fires in TX An earth-shaking explosion, massive blazes, and a mysterious SUV wreck are…
Austin Manufacturer Hit with OSHA Fine
Dozens of OSHA Violations & Health Hazards Led to This Stiff Penalty A major modular home manufacturer in Texas and the U.S. is now responsible for paying the Occupational Safety…
AEB Final Rule: Prevents Wrecks and Saves Lives
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Could Prevent Countless Crashes. Here’s How. Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems will no longer be add-on or “luxury” features for new vehicles when September 2029 rolls…
Drunk Driving Accidents on 4th of July Climbing
July 4th drunk driving accidents kill hundreds of Americans every year, including dozens of Texans. Tragically, these accidents have not been declining in recent years, despite widespread campaigns, local law…
OSHA Fines Houston Crane Company
A Trucker’s Refusal to Break the Rules Sparked this OSHA Investigation & Penalty Crane Masters, Inc., a Houston crane and rigging rental company, coerced its truck drivers into ignoring federal…