Whether you operate tractors on a farm or own, operate and/or manage a farm, it is important that you understand the risks associated with tractors and what you can do to reduce injury and death. One of the greatest risks of operating a tractor is tractor overturn....
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Long-haul truck drivers tend to be unhealthier than other drivers
It is virtually impossible to drive in the Fargo-Moorhead area without passing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, I-29 and I-94 are major commercial thoroughfares that allow for the transportation of goods throughout both the U.S. and Canada. Commercial truck...
Air brake failure is a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
Many fatal and nonfatal North Dakota truck crashes share similar characteristics in common. So, recognizing common causes of modern-day truck crashes should help safety advocates and transportation officials work to reduce them. Research shows that one of the most...
Is this a sign of traumatic brain injury?
When you suffer from a blow to the head, it is important to keep an immediate eye out for potential signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though some signs will manifest in swift and obvious ways, others may take hours or even days to manifest. Knowing the red...
What is a fourth degree burn?
Doctors measure the severity of a burn by degrees. Many people are aware of first through third-degree burns because they are the most common burns. However, the burn scale actually goes higher. It is possible to suffer a fourth-degree burn, which would constitute a...
3 things to know about blind spot collisions
Everyone knows how deadly head-on and angle collisions can be. Still, sideswipe accidents, where a vehicle hits the side of another, caused 1,300 fatalities in the U.S. in 2019 alone. This type of collision also represented nearly 8% of all vehicle crashes that year....
Is driver distraction that much of a problem?
Driver safety is a matter that garners many studies and plenty of attention across the globe. After all, determining what puts driver safety at risk can help potentially cut down on the number of crashes that drivers face annually. In studies across the board,...
Driving on rural roads can be dangerous
Driving on rural roads is different than driving in the city. It may seem safer because there are fewer vehicles, but there are other hazards that motorists must be aware of. If you live in a rural area or travel frequently on the roads, there are certain safety tips...
Common pedestrian accidents and how to avoid them
Accidents involving pedestrians are common in metropolitan areas of all sizes, including cities like Fargo and Bismarck. When operating a motor vehicle, exercising caution and being aware of the many people on foot is extremely important because there are many factors...
Statistics on drowsy driving
As a driver, you need to stay vigilant and look out for various hazards. Many crashes occur due to bad weather, chaotic traffic and the recklessness of others (such as speeding and drunk driving). It is also important to understand how many accidents, injuries and...
