Common Austin Car Accidents
Some of the most common car Accidents we see in Austin involve rear end collisions at Yield signs. Although there is little literature on the matter it is my opinion that most people entering a yield intersection are so focused on yielding and merging onto oncoming traffic that they forget to stop before colliding with
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents in Austin
Motorcycle Accidents in Austin Sadly, Motorcycle accidents in Austin are far too common. Since motorcycles are much smaller than every auto on the road, other motorists often fail to notice them when making lane changes, overtaking from behind and when drivers pull out of private driveways or streets. As a result, thousands of motorcycle accidents
Read MoreTraffic Laws in Austin, Texas
Traffic Laws in Austin, Texas When driving around the capital of the Lone Star State, it is important to know the traffic laws in Austin, Texas to ensure you are obeying the law. Traffic laws in Texas and the penalties for violating the laws are mostly the same as the rest of the U.S. However,
Read MoreDangerous Intersections in Austin, Texas
Every day, several auto accidents ranging from minor to major ones take place in different parts of the city. While most auto accidents are not fatal, the majority of them involve some form of injury to the drivers and their passengers and damage to the vehicles. Most auto accidents happen on highways and at busy
Read MoreINRIX National Traffic Study 2011
INRIX is a software company that provides information on traffic around the world. In May, 2012, the company released its fifth annual Traffic Scorecard, the INRIX National Traffic Study 2011. According to INRIX, congestion dropped by 30% in 70 of the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. While improved traffic conditions are something we
Read MoreTexas Traffic Accident Statistics: Serious Injuries and Death
Texas Traffic Accident Statistics: Serious Injuries and Death In 2010, the most recent year we have statistics for, Texas traffic accident fatalities were down by 2.77% from 2009, and about 20% from 2003 when there were 3,822 recorded deaths. Austin crashes claimed 48 lives in 2010, representing more than half of Travis County’s 82 traffic
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