Fifteen percent of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, the highest percentage recorded in any recent year, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety published March 11. The findings add to a pattern of worsening driver behavior documented by the foundation in recent years. As […]
AAA Survey Finds Six in 10 Drivers Report Headlight Glare Problems
Six in 10 U.S. drivers say headlight glare is a problem when driving after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe the problem has worsened over the past decade, according to a new AAA survey released March 24. The findings add to a growing body of research on headlight glare and its safety implications. […]
U.S. National Average Gas Price Surges to $3.60 as Crude Oil Tops $100 per Barrel
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline hit $3.598 March 12, a nearly 35-cent jump from a week ago and the second consecutive week of sharp increases, AAA reported. Rising fuel costs add to the operating expenses collision repair facilities face across the supply chain, from parts delivery to customer vehicle transportation, […]
National Average Gas Price Jumps Nearly 27 Cents to $3.25
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline surged nearly 27 cents in a single week to $3.25, driven by rising crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, AAA reported March 5. The spike — the largest weekly increase since March 2022 during the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict — […]
National Average Gas Price Rises to $2.94 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $2.94 Feb. 12, up from $2.89 a week ago, according to AAA. Current prices remain below year-ago levels, when the national average was $3.15. Gasoline demand increased last week from 8.15 million barrels per day to 8.30 million, according to the Energy Information […]
AAA Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Drivers Support Requiring Alcohol-Impairment Prevention Technology in New Vehicles
A new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 67% of drivers support requiring all new vehicles to include alcohol-impairment prevention technology, while 51% support lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, released Dec. 15, examined driver attitudes, self-reported behaviors and support […]
Record 122 Million Travelers Expected in U.S. During Year-End Holidays
Over 109 million to travel by auto during holiday season. A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday period, with lower gas prices and increased driving risk combining to create what analysts say will be one of the busiest and most dangerous travel seasons […]
National Gasoline Average Dips Below $3 a Gallon for First Time in 4 Years
The national average price for regular gasoline dropped below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in four years, according to AAA. The average price stood at $2.99 as of Wednesday, down from $3.03 a week ago. The last time the national average reached $3 or below was May 2021. Lower crude oil […]
Record 73 Million Drivers Expected on Roads for Thanksgiving
Wintry weather conditions could complicate travel across multiple regions in the U.S. during the holiday. AAA projects 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Dec. 1, setting a new overall record with 1.6 million additional travelers compared to last year. […]
Nearly All U.S. Drivers Engage in Aggressive Driving
Ninety-six percent of drivers admitted to aggressive driving behaviors in the past year, and exposure to such conduct makes drivers more likely to act aggressively themselves, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released Monday. The study found that aggressive driving has become nearly universal, with 92% of drivers reporting behaviors […]
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