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Nebraska roads haven't been this deadly in years. The project coordinator of the Nebraska Safety Council reports that May 2018 was the deadliest month on our roads since June 2016, with 28 people killed in a total of 24 car accidents. As Coordinator Mark Segerstrom reported: 2 fatalities were pedestrians 5 fatalities were motorcyclists 12...

The American Automobile Association (AAA) is urging summer road trippers to check their tires for wear and tear. Driving with worn-out tires can increase your stopping distance by nearly 100 feet at highway speeds as compared to new tires. Additionally, the handling effectiveness of your vehicle decreases by 33 percent when driving with old tires....

  Today, perhaps more than ever before, Omaha drivers face potentially fatal hazards every time they get behind the wheel. Distracted driving is more pervasive than ever. America’s opioid crisis has spread to the roads of Omaha, and drugged driving is now a threat on par with drunk driving. Under such conditions, the work of...

Many Omaha drivers have been responsibly addressing the pervasive problem of distracted driving in Nebraska. Public awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts have brought much-needed attention to this important issue, and drivers are responding. Unfortunately, not all of the available countermeasures are actually effective in preventing distracted driving accidents. It is important for Omaha drivers to...

Teen driving safety is in focus, with spring break upon us, graduation and the summer travel season right around the corner. Drive it Home is among the many organizations reminding teens about the dangers of unsafe driving decisions, included distracted driving and drunk driving. A recently posted survivor's story drives home the often catastrophic consequences...

The nationwide trucker shortage is increasing the risks of trucking accidents in Omaha due to the influx of inexperienced drivers. USA Today recently reported the trucker shortage is causing freight companies to offer bonuses of up to $8,000 as well as other incentives aimed at luring and retaining experienced commercial drivers. The American Trucking Association...

Icy roads are a common hazard for drivers braving cold Omaha winters. Black ice is an especially dangerous condition during the winter months. By learning more about this hazard, drivers can reduce their likelihood of being injured in an accident on black ice. When accidents do occur, it is important to seek legal advice. An...

The winter weather forecast remains uncertain, but one certainty remains: The next three months will be among the most dangerous times of the year for traffic accidents in Omaha. Channel 6 news is among the local and regional sources reporting that a La Niña effect will keep waters colder in the Pacific through the winter...

The emergence of self-driving cars and other automated driving features has raised important questions about vehicle safety in America. Strong evidence suggests new safety technology has the potential to significantly slash the number of truck accidents that occur annually. While trucking companies do not have a legal obligation to install all the latest, cutting edge...

Car accidents are responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries involving Nebraska residents every year. Research suggests that car accidents are more likely to occur in rural areas than urban areas, which means those in Nebraska are at high risk. So what can Omaha motorists do to stay safe while driving in rural...