According to a 2023 report to the legislature submitted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health, over 13,000 traumatic brain injury-related injuries and deaths occurred in-state from 2019 to 2020. The primary causes were motor vehicle crashes, suicide...
Month: March 2023
How does daylight saving time lead to more car accidents?
There are many situations that can cause an increase in car accidents in Washington and other areas. One of them is daylight saving time. Not only does the time change and loss of one hour cause more accidents, but it also leads to more fatalities from those...
2 times of year when wildlife near roads is particularly dangerous
Washington has an incredible diversity of wildlife, ranging from large predators to beautiful birds. People actually come to visit the state specifically because they want to visit natural spaces and see the wildlife. Many locals will occasionally encounter wildlife...
The causes of deadly vehicle collisions
Statistics about fatal motor vehicle collisions could prove eye-opening. Many people are unaware of how dangerous many drivers many on Washington roads are. When a government agency provides data about accidents and their causes, troubling trends might become visible....