Every year, about 30,000 people are killed in road crashes in the United States. These are some of the deadliest highways in the U.S., and in the world. Deadliest Highways In The U.S. It isn’t entirely clear why so many of the most dangerous highways in America are in Florida. But the state is one …
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The Top 10 States For Cell Phones And Fatal Crashes
According to a study by research firm Expert Market, the top 10 states for fatal crashes caused by cell phones are: Texas California Florida Georgia North Carolina Pennsylvania New York Ohio Illinois South Carolina The firm found that 12% of distracted driving fatalities are caused by cell phones. (The number one cause is being …
Proper Safety Prevents Construction Deaths
Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act has saved the lives of more than 553,000 workers. But there are still thousands of dangerous jobs. And construction is one of the most hazardous fields of all. According to OSHA, the fatal injury rate in construction is higher than the national average for all industries. The owners …
American Infrastructure Needs Rescuing
In 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis during evening rush hour. 13 people died, and 145 were injured. It wasn’t the first time that a collapse on one of our roadways led to a loss of life. But this high-profile incident set off a firestorm of news coverage and national soul-searching about …