Fatalities from vehicle crashes with deer and other animals have more than doubled over the last 15 years, according to a new study by an auto insurance-funded highway safety group that cites urban sprawl overlapping into deer habitat. The report by ... [full story]

The overall number of traffic fatalities in 2007 reached its lowest level since 1994. The 2007 “Annual Assessment of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatalities and People Injured” shows a 3.9 percent decline in people killed in the United States, from ... [full story]

The proposed rules for auto insurance competition in Massachusetts were met yesterday with skepticism from consumer advocates and caution from at least some insurers. State insurance Commissioner Nonnie S. Burnes on Tuesday proposed a system by which insurers will be able ... [full story]

In most states, the motor vehicles department has a "point" system, which is used to track your driving record. Generally, each type of infraction (moving violations, parking tickets, at-fault accidents, driving under the influence, etc.) is assigned a certain point ... [full story]

By 2030, more than 40 million aging baby boomers will be flooding American's streets and highways as senior drivers. For some people, this is a scary thought because senior citizens and teenagers have the highest rate of auto accidents in ... [full story]

If you've been in a car accident, then you know how scary and confusing it can be. It is easy to find yourself mixed up and unsure of the details you need to protect yourself and your passengers. Your auto ... [full story]

What auto device is simple to use, takes just a second to snap into place, and saves thousands of lives each year? Seat belts of course • probably the single most important tool you have to keep safe while driving. ... [full story]

When young adults graduate college they have aspirations of starting their first "real world" job, getting their own place and buying a brand new car - one that does not need a screwdriver to start. However, college students are also ... [full story]