Car accidents in Tacoma happen for predictable reasons. Congested highways, active construction zones, distracted driving, speeding, and seasonal travel all contribute to frequent collisions across the city. Understanding where and why accidents occur helps drivers reduce risk and respond correctly when a crash happens. This guide focuses on the most common causes of accidents in… Read More
Tacoma Accident Guide: What Causes Crashes and What to Do Next
Driving Safe Through Road Construction
There are lots of construction projects underway all over the state this summer, including several along the busy stretch of the I-5 corridor that many of us travel daily in Pierce, King and Thurston counties. Not only can construction create frustrating delays, as traffic suddenly narrows to one or two lanes, it creates conditions that… Read More
Making Sense of the New Distracted Driving Law
Getting stuck in I-5 traffic was already pretty maddening 10, 15 years ago; but think of the added outrage you felt the last time you realized the knucklehead who just cut you off was trying to send a text instead of keeping his eyes on the road. Gaaaahhhh! Wait till you’re parked, people! The Washington… Read More
Semitrailer Underride Guards Save Lives
When it comes to rear-end tractor-trailer collisions, rear underride guards save lives. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently recognized five North American semitrailer manufacturers with its new Tough Guard Award for rear guards that are exceptionally good at preventing a range of deadly underride crashes. An underride guard is the metal bumper… Read More
