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In a best-case scenario, a detached wheel may only call for a tow truck rather than an ambulance. In some rare cases, however, wheel detachments can cause severe injuries and death on high-speed roadways. They're dubbed "wheel runoffs" or "runaway tires" and are often regarded as "freak crashes." Detached wheels can be dangerous for several...

The holiday season may be one of the riskiest times of year to travel on Vancouver roadways. As more people hit the road to visit friends and family or hit up the retail stores for gift shopping, traffic congestion will likely increase. Many drivers will become increasingly irritable, others distracted. To top it off, winter...

Thanksgiving, the holidays, and New Year's Day will be here before we know it. It's common for Vancouver-area residents to unwind and have some drinks during the holiday season but it becomes a problem when someone who has been drinking decides to get behind the wheel. Most people are well aware of the risks of...

What do residents of greater Vancouver have to look forward to this fall? The beautiful foliage, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and a slew of other fun fall celebrations. But like any other season, fall has its own driving risks, related to daylight saving time and slippery roads. Be prepared for daylight saving time On Sunday, November 3,...

A car accident can come with little or no warning. For some people, it may cause nothing more than a physical injury. However, researchers are now looking more closely at car accidents as a common cause of traumatic stress. Research referenced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs concluded that one percent of the US population...

Electric scooters have been popping up in cities all over the United States, and they may be coming to Vancouver soon. Their light and compact design allows for quick and convenient travel in urban areas. They provide a method of transportation for residents and visitors who wish to ditch their vehicles and commute in a...

Bicycling is becoming a larger part of our lives, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. In addition to being an increasingly popular recreational and exercise activity, more Washingtonians are commuting to work and more students are pedaling to school. Sadly, more bicyclists mean more tragedies. In 2016, the state recorded 17 bicycle crash fatalities,...

In July 2014, the first recreational marijuana stores opened here and researchers have since found that nearly one in five daytime drivers may be under the influence of pot. Drivers impaired by a mixture of alcohol and drugs, usually pot — so-called poly-drug drivers — have become the most prevalent type of impaired drivers involved...

Road infrastructure often sets the stage for pedestrian accidents – which may involve poorly implemented signs, signals, or lack of visible crosswalks. The habits of motorists (distractions, speeding, impaired driving) are the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Washington and throughout the United States. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that from 2010-2016, The...

Distracted driving is all around us every day. Smartphones have become such an integral part of our daily lives and culture, it’s hard for many people to put them down – no matter where they are. A slew of apps now allows users to easily use their phones for just about any kind of function....