Common Causes of Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents

Across the country, nearly 9 pedestrians suffer significant injuries in auto collisions every hour, and 12 are killed each day in such incidents. Nearly three quarters of collisions involving pedestrians occur at night. In Kansas, 20% of the total number of motor vehicle collisions involved pedestrians, in 2016.     What makes nighttime so dangerous
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Tips to Keep Kids Safe as They Head Back to School

This Fall, nearly 57 million children across the country will head back to school. As always, the start of the academic year will bring excited kids, frenzied parents and loaded school buses on the road. With increased sporting activities and preparation for the holidays, don’t forget to slow down, especially in school zones, and use
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Avoiding Incidents that Involve Pedestrians!

Across the country, the number of pedestrian incidents has gone up by almost 10% in recent years. The figures for the state of Kansas are just as worrisome, with an increase of nearly 7% in such incidents between 2008 and 2012. The steep rise in pedestrian incidents that result in injury and loss of life,
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Driving Safely In and Around Kansas School Zones

Avoid Accidents in School Zones With These Safety Tips The academic year is in full swing and even in the winter the roads are still bustling with kids walking and biking to school. Busy parents and school buses add to the traffic congestion, making school zone safety that much more important.   With more vehicles
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