We recently discussed how more and more bicyclists will be returning to the roads in the coming weeks now that favorable weather conditions have returned. We also discussed how of these bicyclists will need to be especially careful given the negligent driving practices of many of the motorists with whom…

With warmer conditions returning, it’s only a matter of time before we can resume our favorite outdoor activities from fishing and softball to gardening and, of course, biking. However, it’s important for those ready to return to the streets on their bicycles — whether for leisure, exercise or as a…

Those who have purchased a new car, truck or SUV over the last few years have undoubtedly come to enjoy many of the amenities that their previous vehicle may have been lacking from a bigger engine and more spacious interior to in-dash touchscreen and Bluetooth technology. As nice as all…

If you feel as though you’ve been seeing more and more pedestrian on your familiar routes to and from home, work, school and the store, this isn’t just your imagination. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of pedestrians has increased by an astounding 24 million…

Many households across the state of Tennessee will be extra busy this week, as parents and children are putting the finishing touches on Halloween treats, decorations and, of course, costumes. However, before heading out on the night designated for trick-or-treating, both motorists and parents need to take a moment to…

Last time, our blog examined statistics from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security that painted a rather grim picture of what happens when trains and motor vehicles collide. In today’s post, we’ll continue with this discussion, exploring why these types of accidents occur and what motorists can do…

Most drivers are so familiar with our daily commute that they can picture nearly every straightway and every curve in great detail. Of course, with this familiarity comes the danger that drivers might discount otherwise very real dangers due to the simple fact that they almost never encounter them. For…

When city planners and traffic experts sit down to create the blueprints for a new street or a redesign of an existing street, they now take more than just vehicle traffic needs into consideration. In fact, many of today’s street designs — particularly those in larger cities — now incorporate…

There’s a good chance that as you’ve traveled the many roads and highways here in Tennessee over the years that you paid little attention to just how many miles of railroad track or railroad crossings you’ve encountered. The truth is that railways have a pronounced presence here in the Volunteer…

It’s a scary– and dangerous — scenario that many people have experienced at some point in their lives: having to stop along a busy stretch of highway. Whether brought on by mechanical issues, an accident or other reasons, pulling over on the interstate can be truly frightening thanks in large…