In Georgia, car accidents are the second leading cause of injury deaths and the second leading cause of hospitalization and emergency room visits. Accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including dangerous behavior on the part of drivers. Fortunately, there...
Georgia Department of Safety
Highly Visible Patrols Planned for Accident-Heavy Holiday Weekend
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) announced this week that their officers will be conducting highly visible patrols on area interstates and secondary roads during the 78-hour holiday weekend that begins Friday,...
Common Dangers on the Streets of Atlanta
According to a 2022 study, the top five most dangerous roads in Georgia are located in the greater Atlanta area. The average Atlanta driver faces a great deal of stress while trying to navigate those roads every day, including potholes, busy streets, and...
Atlanta Transportation Officials Seek Public Input on Street Safety
According to a report from 11 Alive, the Atlanta Department of Transportation is seeking public input about how to make the city's streets safer. The department is asking for citizens to comment on the city's Vision Zero traffic plan which is designed to...
Truck Driver Airlifted to Hospital with Burns After I-85 Crash
According to a report from WSB-TV 2, a truck driver was reportedly airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with burn injuries on Wednesday night after a fiery crash on I-85 in Barrow County that led to the interstate being shut down for hours. The initial crash...
16 Fatalities on Georgia Roads During New Year’s
At least 16 people were killed in car accidents on Georgia roadways over the long New Year's holiday weekend this year, as of Monday morning. The Georgia Department of Safety reported fatal accidents in the following counties: Atlanta Brunswick Cartersville...