A vehicle collision between two cars can be devastating in itself. However, when larger trucks and commercial vehicles are added to the equation, the results can be even more catastrophic. Trucks and commercial vehicles are typically larger and much heavier than...
Truck Accidents
Important facts about driving over the speed limit
The roads in and around Richmond pose certain risks even at the best of times. Often, during certain hours, there are more vehicles on the road, which increases the chances of accidents occurring. Frequently, people have deadlines to adhere to, such as getting to work...
Which Richmond roads are most accident-prone?
Richmond police have spent August and September targeting drivers along several known dangerous stretches of roadway. Car crashes can happen anywhere, yet, as with any town, there are places in Richmond where the risk is higher. The police used the checkpoints to...
3 ways truck drivers can combat fatigue
Kentucky truck drivers are notorious for working long hours, with no time for exercise or suitable rest periods. As a result, vehicle operators find themselves in a steady battle with symptoms of fatigue. Combating fatigue can lead to improved safety as well as a...
Why are rural roads so dangerous compared to city streets?
If someone were to ask you whether city streets or rural ones are safest, you'd likely say that the long, country roads like you find here in Richmond and other parts of Kentucky are far safer than the more urban ones of bigger cities like Lexington or Louisville....
Don’t be a distracted driver: 5 tips to avoid it
You acknowledge you might have a slight addiction to your cell phone. The last time you misplaced it and it had no battery power, you felt like you were having a heart attack. Yet, you consider yourself a responsible person, someone who wouldn’t use your phone while...
How alcohol intoxication affects a motorist’s ability to drive
Many motorists act like their eyes, hands and feet have a mind of their own that will help them get wherever they need to go safely without ever having to give it thought. That's not the case, however. Driving is as mind-intensive a task as it is a physical effort. A...
How dangerous is driving in Richmond?
Anytime that you get into your vehicle, you accept there is a danger. Roads full of speeding metal boxes will always carry a risk. The danger can vary depending on where you travel. How many people die on Richmond’s roads? According to Richmond road accident...
Follow these 3 tips to prevent a winter weather crash
Winter is here, and that means that there could be ice or snow on the roads. Kentucky doesn’t see much snow, but when it does, it is important that you know how to drive in it safely. With November 30 marking the year’s first snowfall, now is a great time to talk...
How often do drivers fall asleep at the wheel?
Many people in the United States have more things to do than time to handle their responsibilities. The average adult needs 8 hours of sleep and will have to be at work for between 8 and 9 hours (depending on the length of their lunch break) throughout the week. ...