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Study: Intersections With Traffic Lights Are Nine Times More Dangerous

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 12, 2017 · Intersections with traffic lights are nine times more likely to have fatal car crashes with pedestrians and cyclists compared to those with stop signs, according to a new study.

Tags crashes dangerous intersections Houston cyclists Maggie Martin pedestrian fatalities Rice University’s Kinder Institute traffic traffic safety

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43 Percent Of Children Who Died From Car Crashes Were Improperly Restrained

Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Posted on May 29, 2017 · A review of child deaths after fatal car crashes found wide variations by state and region, and suggests state authorities could radically decrease child deaths by changing traffic safety laws.

Tags child crashes proper use safety seat belts Study

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