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When a crash occurs, there are many pieces of evidence left behind indicating how the crash occurred and who was at fault. When police respond to a crash, they often begin drafting an unbiased report of what happened. Tire marks in the road (or lack thereof) are often documented in police reports. Moreover, they often...

Speeding is one of the most common factors in serious and fatal crashes throughout Kansas. In fact, 94 out of 404 statewide traffic fatalities in 2018 were caused by speeding. According to an article in KNSS, a new report regarding states with the most speeders was released by car marketplace website CoPilot. How much of...

COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen across Kansas. As the state reopens, restaurants will reopen and churches will provide services under strict social distancing guidelines. In addition, theaters, community centers and summer camps will also open. While this is good news, many people who haven't driven much over the last few months may need time...

Renowned Wichita radio DJ Don Hall died in a traffic collision, according to The Wichita Eagle. The car accident happened at the intersection of Kellogg Dr. and Rock Rd. Police believe that the crash may have been caused by a driver who was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The driver who caused the crash was...

Guardrails are a common sight on major Kansas roads and highways. They prevent roadway departures near steep declines, bodies of water, critical roadside structures, ditches, and trees. While collisions with guardrails can be catastrophic, they are supposed to help prevent severe or fatal crashes. One particular guardrail manufacturer has come under legal fire in recent...

School buses are the safest mode of transportation for school children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They are highly visible — with flashing lights and stop arms that alert drivers to stop. They also include closely-spaced seats with absorbable, cushioned seatbacks. Many states, including Kansas, don't require seatbelts on school buses, however....

Have you ever traveled on a major roadway in Kansas and seen another driver looking at a cellphone? Perhaps you witnessed a close call with a distracted driver. If you suspect that distracted driving is becoming more prevalent in Kansas, you may be right. A recent study conducted by financial website MoneyGeek identified a trend...

Kansas may not get as much snow as some of its neighboring states, but when it does snow here, things can get messy. On average, Kansas receives about 19 inches of snow each year. Around mid-December, Kansas was among several states in the Midwest to get clobbered with snow and ice, according to The Weather...

Road maintenance workers, construction workers, and emergency responders across Kansas put their lives on the line each day to earn a living. The actions of distracted drivers, speeders, and drunk drivers are unpredictable, and sometimes roadside workers are injured or killed in crashes. Roadside workers seek to raise awareness One roadside worker for the Missouri...

Several of Kansas's major roadways are crumbling, making conditions dangerous for drivers. Old 169 Highway (US-169) around Iola and Humboldt is one of the many roadways devastated by potholes, cracks in the road, and other infrastructural defects. Earlier this year, the Iola Register reported that increased traffic (including large commercial trucks) has taken a toll...