Deadly Car Accidents in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee has the highest rate of deadly car accidents in the U.S., according to a study by ConsumerAffairs.

Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Safety Concerns

Waymo self-driving vehicles, a Google company, are facing scrutiny from the NHTSA due to potential safety risks, including collisions with stationary objects and ignoring traffic signals. The NHTSA is investigating 22 incident reports involving Waymo's fifth-generation automated driving system to identify safety risks and potential updates to prevent malfunctions.

Safety Concerns with Steering Wheel Decals

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns against sticking decals on steering wheels due to safety concerns after a driver was severely hurt by a flying emblem during a crash.

Investigation into Waymo by US Auto-Safety Regulator

The US auto-safety regulator is investigating Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous-vehicle subsidiary, after 22 incidents involving collisions or traffic law violations. Waymo vehicles crashed into objects and disobeyed traffic-control devices. NHTSA is scrutinizing both driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles more closely.

U.S. Traffic Deaths

U.S. traffic deaths fell by 3.6% last year, but still reached almost 41,000 fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a decrease in deaths for the second consecutive year.