The Verge2 weeks agoJavaScriptNHTSA opens investigation into Ford's BlueCruise after software linked to fatal crashNHTSA investigating Ford's BlueCruise software after fatal crashes linked to the system. [ more ]
WIRED3 weeks agoCarsTesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky-and May Still BeTesla's Autopilot system involved in 13 fatal crashes due to driver misuse; lacking basic safety features compared to competitors. [ more ]
Streetsblog1 month agoSan FranciscoStudy: Fentanyl Use Rising on the Roads - But No One Knows How Much - Streetsblog USAThe percentage of dead motorists with fentanyl has doubled in recent years, raising concerns about the true extent of the issue. Testing for fentanyl and other drugs after fatal crashes remains limited, with only 37% of drivers tested. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee1 month agoCaliforniaFarmworkers die in traffic every year. Are loopholes in the law allowing more crashes?Using passenger van-sized vehicles to transport farmworkers can lead to unsafe conditions and fatal crashes. Informal arrangements like the raitero system contribute to the use of unsafe transportation methods in the agricultural industry. [ more ]