A deadly morning unfolded on Chicago’s roadways as icy conditions wreaked havoc during a recent morning commute.

Icy Conditions Pose Hazards and Increase Car Accident Risks on Chicago Roads

A deadly morning unfolded on Chicago’s roadways as icy conditions wreaked havoc during a recent morning commute. Drivers had to deal with the dangerous effects of overnight precipitation and rapidly dropping temperatures. The icy conditions on area roadways led to a series of car accidents that resulted in injuries and fatalities. From expressways to city …

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Deaths on US roadways decreased slightly in 2022 as compared to 2021, according to new estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Federal Agency Reports Fewer US Traffic Deaths in 2022

Deaths on US roadways decreased slightly in 2022 as compared to 2021, according to new estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA recently released updated estimates for US car accident deaths in the previous year. According to the agency, US drivers traveled more total vehicle miles in 2022 than in 2021, …

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Wrong-way driving is one of the nation’s more persistent and devastating threats.

Lake County, IL Wrong-Way Accidents

Wrong-way driving is one of the nation’s more persistent and devastating threats. These accidents often result in serious injuries and fatalities because they tend to involve head-on crashes. As wrong-way driving increases, many transportation and traffic safety agencies are adopting countermeasures to prevent these incidents. Those who suffer injuries in a Lake County wrong-way accident …

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Chicago has long been known for its traffic woes, but a study has now ranked it among one of the five worst U.S. cities for drivers in 2022.

Chicago Named One of the Worst U.S. Cities to Drive In

Drivers are back on the roads in full force amid the easing of work-from-home policies and pandemic-related closures. American drivers, however, are struggling with high gas prices and arduous daily commutes. With more vehicles on the road, there is also an increased risk of car accidents that can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. Driving …

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Our ways of traveling have evolved considerably over the last few decades, but just how safe are the different modes of transportation that we rely on every day?

What Are The Safest and Deadliest Ways to Travel in Chicago?

We use a variety of ways to get around, whether it is commuting to work by train, taking a flight to go on vacation, or driving a car to run errands. Our ways of traveling have evolved considerably over the last few decades, but just how safe are the different modes of transportation that we …

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drunk driving leads to car accident with police car on Dan Ryan Expressway

Chicago Man Charged With DUI in Police Car Collision on Dan Ryan Expressway

A Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and accused of several other offenses after his vehicle collided with two Chicago Police Department squad cars on the Dan Ryan Expressway.   Authorities identified the driver as Jovan Wade, 34. He was charged with DUI and ticketed for driving an uninsured vehicle, improper …

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Fatal car accident that led to felony reckless homicide

Chicago Man Charged With Reckless Homicide After Passenger Dies in Car Crash

A 45-year-old man was arrested for a fatal car accident following a high-speed police chase in West Garfield Park in Chicago, Illinois.    Mackelin Moore of Calumet Heights was charged with felony reckless homicide in the February 5 crash. He was driving a blue 2009 Ford Focus that contained two passengers. Moore and his front-seat …

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Car accidents up in 2021 on the streets of Chicago and throughout Illinois

The number of fatal car accidents in Illinois skyrocketed in 2021. Distracted driving has been identified as a key factor behind the increase in deadly crashes. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 1,317 people died in car crashes last year, the highest number of traffic fatalities in the state since 2005. The number could …

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