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New Mexico roads rank high among states with the most fatal car accidents per capita. In 2020, the state recorded 365 fatal crashes, resulting in 18.8 deaths per 100,000 people. New Mexico’s fatal car accident rate exceeds that of its neighbors. Arizona reported 14.7 deaths per 100,000 people, while Texas had 13.3. This places New…

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for teen drivers. This designation stems from a significant and troubling spike in teen-related car accidents during this time. According to the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), the summer months see an increase of more than…

Motorcycle accidents are often severe and can lead to life-threatening injuries or fatalities. Given the risks motorcyclists face on the road, spreading awareness about motorcycle safety is crucial, especially with May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. To promote safer riding practices and reduce the number of motorcycle accidents, New Mexico partnered with the Motorcycle Safety…

New Mexico has the highest distracted driving accident rate of any state in the country, according to a recent study that reveal just how bad collisions caused by distracted drivers have become in New Mexico. “Those numbers are pretty alarming,” Wilson Silver, a spokesperson for the New Mexico State Police, said in a recent interview…

Pedestrians that get hit by cars often sustain serious injuries. Some of the most serious – and most common – pedestrian accident injuries are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). So, just how common are brain injuries in pedestrian accidents? What are the different types of brain injuries pedestrians often suffer? And why are pedestrians at such…

A federal program aimed at making streets safer for all road users and reducing the number of car accidents recently received support from U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, who helped co-sponsor the proposed legislation known as the “Complete Streets Act.” “New Mexico’s rate of pedestrian-vehicle fatalities demands action,” Heinrich said in an interview…

Have you ever caught yourself texting at a red light or going a bit too fast on the highway? We’ve all been there, doing things behind the wheel we’re not exactly proud of or aware of. But here’s the kicker: these bad habits can be dangerous and lead to catastrophic car accidents. It only takes…

Fatal crashes on I-40 prompt call for safety improvements. Fatal car accidents at I-40 work zones have New Mexico traffic and work safety advocates calling for change before a bad situation quickly gets worse. Speeding is contributing to an average of one fatal crash per month where construction is being done on the highway. More…

In our daily commutes, we breeze through city streets and highways without much thought. Yet, a closer look at road safety reveals subtle risks. A recent analysis by MoneyGeek compared fatal car accident data on state highways, local streets, U.S. highways, county roads, and interstates. They found that not all roads are created equal when…

Albuquerque is gaining notoriety for a rise in 18-wheeler accidents resulting in devastating damage, severe injuries, and fatalities. The city’s unique combination of factors has created a challenging environment on its roadways, leading to a growing number of serious and fatal truck accidents. Because of their sheer size and weight, commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, dump…