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A side-impact car accident can change your life in an instant. One second, you might be heading home through Portland, Bangor, or Lewiston. Next, another vehicle slams into the side of your car, where there’s far less metal and structure to absorb the blow. The impact can feel like a trapdoor opening beneath you, especially...

Results From Operation SafeDRIVE Prove the Dangers Maine Families Face Daily In an effort to reduce the number of truck accidents and to make Maine’s roads safer for all drivers, state and federal officials recently teamed up and launched an educational and enforcement program focusing on commercial truck driver safety. “Operation SafeDRIVE is an enforcement...

A tragic bus crash in Standish has reignited urgent calls for improved street safety across Maine. The Dec. 16 incident, which claimed the life of a student near Edna Libby Elementary School, has left the Standish community grieving, and Mainers statewide asking how such a heartbreaking loss could happen during a routine school pickup. The...

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs in Maine through Jan. 1 The holiday season in Maine brings family gatherings, festive celebrations, and a lot more people on the road. It also serves as an annual reminder of the risks associated with impaired driving. Through Jan. 1, 2026, the Maine Bureau of Highway...

Rear-end collisions, work zone wrecks, and distracted driving now account for dozens of crashes on the Turnpike every month For anyone who’s spent time on Interstate 95 between Augusta and Waterville, the experience can be nerve-racking. What should be an easy twenty-mile stretch of highway has turned into one of Maine’s most stressful drives. Speeding,...

Fall is one of Maine’s Most Dangerous Seasons For Serious Accidents As the leaves change color and the crisp autumn air settles in, Maine is gearing up for an important month of safety awareness. This year, Maine is rolling out campaigns focused on pedestrian safety, teen driver safety, and school bus safety. These initiatives aren’t...

Safety projects help, but accountability is what matters most Pedestrian accidents are among the most dangerous roadway incidents in Maine, yet they often don’t receive the same attention as car crashes. Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcycle riders, face risks every time they share space with larger vehicles. Recent crash data shows...

Reckless Driving is Taking Lives and Leaving Families Devastated Due to an ongoing increase in the number of car accident deaths in Maine, traffic safety officials are urging drivers to slow down and do their part to make Maine’s roads safer, according to a recent Fox 23 News story. “Too many people are getting into...

Maine’s natural beauty is made for cycling. From the rolling hills of the countryside to coastal views along Route 1, it’s no surprise more people are hopping on bikes for recreation, commuting, or exercise. But as Maine’s roads fill with both cars and cyclists, the risk of bicycle accidents continues to grow. While most rides...

Teen Crash Rates Climb in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day A car accident can change lives in an instant, but when a teenager is behind the wheel, the outcome can be especially tragic. Inexperienced decisions, high-risk behavior, and distractions too often lead to devastating consequences—not just for young drivers, but for everyone else...