Highway 275, the third-largest urban loop in the nation, which encircles Cincinnati and goes through three states, is known for its numerous sharp curves. Near Harrison, Fort Thomas, and several other spots, these curves are almost 90 degrees. Engineers usually make sharp curves to cut down on fatigued driving wrecks. That is a noble goal. But sharp curves have the...
The freeway that won the coveted Hayes Award for the nation’s best asphalt-paved surface sees more than its share of accidents. Highway 70 replaced the old U.S. Highway 40. The first section opened in 1959; construction was complete by 1968. Today’s cars and trucks are much faster and heavier than they were in the 1960s. Nevertheless, mostly due to funding...
Since its original construction in the 1960s, Interstate 75 has served as one of Ohio’s most heavily traveled corridors, connecting Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo. Decades of population growth and commercial traffic have led to persistent congestion. To address these issues, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched major reconstruction and modernization projects beginning in the early 2000s, with multi-phase improvements...
Car accidents happen on country roads in Ohio all the time. More specifically, country roads in Clinton County, Fayette County, and Pickaway County can be extremely dangerous. You might assume that a majority of severe and life-threatening traffic collisions occur on highways at high speeds. Or, you might suspect that most debilitating crashes happen in urban areas with heavy traffic....
Anyone who tries to navigate through Hamilton knows the persistent inconvenience of the railroad system, how sometimes the only way to get from one side of the town to the other is to funnel through the underpass on High Street or the overpass on Grand Boulevard. But there are those among us who can remember before those options, when the...
Early Automobile Industry in Ohio and First Accident Detroit was not the only early automobile manufacturing hotspot. In fact, Ohio was also highly involved in the early automobile industry. Several automobile manufacturers were located in Ohio, like Winton Motor Car Company, White Motor Company, and Baker Motor Vehicle Company. The First Car Accident The first gasoline automobile made in the...
For some odd reason, left turns are just creepy. We don’t like taking them. They seem unsafe, especially if you need to make that turn while your view is partially blocked by oncoming traffic, trees, or other hazards that keep you from seeing the road. Right turns are the easiest to make and involve the fewest number of accidents. Left...
Car accidents throughout the state of Ohio can occur at any time, but there are certain times of the day when they are even more common. Dawn and dusk are particularly common times for accidents in Ohio for several reasons. For one, the sun at dawn can result in blare that temporarily blinds drivers. On the other hand, when dusk...
In addition to bodily injury and inconvenience, issues with mental health after an auto accident can be serious. Studies have shown that 9% of people who are involved in motor vehicle accidents develop some form of PTSD afterward (Very Well Mind). Anxiety and depression are other conditions that can arise after an accident (WebMD). Even the most minor changes to...
Traffic cameras have disappeared in many states, but many traffic light cameras in Ohio are still active. The reason why these cameras remain in the state is that our lawmakers see them as a way to collect funds and help to keep communities safe. If you face a ticket related to a traffic camera in Ohio, you should not hesitate...