Research details dramatic impact of government response to coronavirus on accidents. The University of California, Davis Road Ecology Center last week detailed observations of reported traffic incidents in its real-time California Highway Incident Processing System (CHIPS), that provide an indication of the dramatic decline in traffic incidents on state highways and rural roads that has […]
CIECA October 15 Webinar Features CCC’s Susanna Gotsch
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its next webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 11 a.m. CDT and feature Susanna Gotsch, director, industry analyst, at CCC Information Services. Gotsch will examine how changes to the automobile have impacted both vehicle loss costs and vehicle accident frequency during 2019 in the […]
AAA Research Reports Estimated 14.8 million Americans Drove within One Hour of Using Marijuana in Last 30 Days
Nearly 70 percent of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past […]
III Study Shows Collision Claim Frequency Increased Where Marijuana Sales Are Legal
Insurance Information Institute reports 6 percent increase in collision claims in states where recreational marijuana is legalized. Given that 10 states allow the sale of recreational marijuana, U.S. auto insurers are examining how the drug is impacting motorist behavior and claims-filing patterns, according to a new Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) white paper. A Rocky Road […]
IIHS Research: Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection Reduce Collisions
Two studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety detail the impact collision avoidance technologies are having on accident rates. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on lane departure warning system shows the technology is preventing crashes in the U.S. A separate study shows that blind spot detection also is yielding […]
KPMG Reports Autonomous Vehicle Tech Could Shrink Auto Insurance Sector 71% by 2050
According to KPMG report, shifting driving risk to auto manufacturers and adoption of mobility-on-demand will significantly impact insurance business. Autonomous vehicle technology could shrink the auto insurance sector by 71 percent or $137 billion by 2050, according to new research by KPMG, titled The Chaotic Middle: The Autonomous Vehicle and Disruption in Automobile Insurance. KPMG […]
U.S. DOT and Safety Partners Kickoff Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Auto insurance industry joins call for action on unsafe driving behaviors as accident frequency increases over the past two years. The United States (U.S.) Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), California Highway Patrol (CHP), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and Impact Teen Drivers […]