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Americans Are Now More Likely to Die of Opioid Overdoses Than Car Crashes
Overdoses on opioid drugs—including heroin, prescription painkillers, and certain street drugs—were the top cause of unintentional, preventable deaths in the United States in 2017.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury in Prisons
Offenders with brain injuries make up a huge percentage of prison populations; they also enter the criminal justice system earlier, and stay in it longer.
The Psychology and Biology of Road Rage
And what we might be able to do to calm it down.
Law Enforcement Deaths Are at a Record Low
Authorities credit seat belts and bullet-proof vests.
Auto Deaths a Side Effect of Higher Fuel Efficiency Standards
Research confirms that increasing fuel economy standards does cost lives on the road. But economist Mark Jacobsen explains how that doesn’t have to be the case.
Chatterbox Vehicles Could Improve Road Safety
Highway administrators say car-mounted Wi-Fi system could let cars and trucks gossip with each other on the road, dramatically improving safety and efficiency.
Are You a Bad Driver? It May Not Be Your Fault
A new study from neuroscientists at UC Irvine suggests that bad driving may be in your blood.