Traffic Safety

Fatal motorcycle crashes are on the rise
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
National Motorcycle Ride Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in October, this year October 12. Read more 
AAA offers advice to stay safe this Halloween
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
Here’s hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! Read more 
Program has assisted 386,000 students over the last 20 years
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its Driver Training program. Read more 
AAA and NSC share important reminders ahead of National Child Passenger Safety Week
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: child seat and booster use declines  Read more 
Two-day Safety Rodeos Help Fleet Drivers Refresh Skills across WNY and CNY
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
It’s back to school season, and students aren’t the only ones heading to the classroom. Read more 
AAA Survey Finds Driving Habits Stabilizing Since Pandemic but Warns of Safety Issues for Older Cars
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023  Read more 
AAA, DMV, NYSP, Erie Co. Clerk, Erie Co. Sheriff, Buffalo PD, Amherst PD, Williamsville Schools Partner on Safety
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement, has kicked off its annual “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” c Read more 
New AAA research finds greatest harmful impact on disadvantaged communities
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the COVID-19 pandemic's deadly impact on traffic safety Read more 
AAA warns motorists of extreme heat and dangers of hot vehicles
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
With heat warnings issued across the region, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be aware of the da Read more 
AAA offers bike safety tips as cycling fatalities increase
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and before the month wraps up, AAA is sharing advice for both cyclists and drivers. Read more 
AAA examines ten years of data
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Read more 
AAA reminds teen drivers to make a PROMise
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
It’s prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. Read more 
Fatal Motorcycle Crashes are on the Rise
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key Read more 
New AAA research exposes the crash danger of spillover speeding
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA urges drivers to Slow Down, Move Over
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) runs from April 15-19, 2024. Read more 
AAA advises drivers and spectators to plan ahead for totality
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The upcoming total solar eclipse is getting plenty of attention! Read more 
AAA shares tips to keep drivers focused on the road especially during the eclipse
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Western and Central New York is reminding drivers of the dangers of d Read more 
AAA: Drivers need to prepare for new requirement aimed at protecting them
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new law expanding New York’s Slow Down/Move Over requirement will take effect on Wednesday, March 27. Read more 
Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
According to AAA's latest survey on autonomous vehicles, most U.S. Read more 
New AAA research shows fatalities due to drowsiness 10X higher than reported
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. Read more 
AAA: Drivers need to prepare for new requirement aimed at protecting them
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A new law expanding New York’s Slow Down/Move Over requirement will take effect on March 27, 2024. Read more 
Total Solar Eclipse Becomes Tourism Sensation
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
A total solar eclipse is expected in North America on April 8, 2024. Read more 
AAA testing examines effectiveness of Reverse AEB systems
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with rever Read more 
AAA has advice for those celebrating the big game
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The big game is Sunday and no matter which team you’re rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drive Read more 
AAA Research Points to Speed, Impairment, and Distraction as Likely Factors for Many Roadside Crashes
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. Read more