Last year, 2020, was the deadliest year for Connecticut pedestrian accidents in recent memory.  These types of accidents are on the rise not only here in Connecticut, but around the country and there are some disturbing trends that are at the root cause of it all.  With less traffic on the roads last year due to COVID travel restrictions and lockdown you may have thought that these numbers would have decreased, they did not, the question is why not. First it is important to see where Connecticut stacked up among other New England states in this difficult statistic.  While Connecticut was one of the New England states that saw a rise in this type of accident, it certainly was not at the top of the list.  Vermont saw an enormous rise in pedestrian deaths with these types of accidents growing by 167%.  Rhode Island saw the second sharpest increase in Read the full article…

As we approach the start of another school year after many of our kids have been learning remotely it is a good time to review bus safety rules to make sure we all remember how to keep our kids, bus drivers, and other drivers safe while on the road as schools head back into in-person learning.  New Haven pedestrian accidents happen from time to time due to poor bus safety habits.  Since it has been quite a time since our students have been back in school buildings and back at the bus stop, it is important to review school bus safety procedures so we can all stay safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made some recommendations for parents and bus riders alike to stay safe when they are headed to the bus stop.  Following these steps can keep you safe and help you avoid dangerous situations: BEFORE Read the full article…