The volume of traffic on California roads has increased over the years while at the same time cities, counties and the State have less funds to monitor and repair roadways.. One type of damage that’s likely to occur is potholes. These are holes in the road that can...
Dangerous Road Condition
Poorly maintained roads in California and car crashes
Car accidents are unfortunate events that can happen to anyone. While driver error causes most accidents, the condition of the road sometimes plays a significant role in an accident. In California, a poorly maintained road can be the main cause of a vehicle collision....
4 dangerous road hazards that can cause accidents
If you experience a moving vehicle accident, it is not necessarily the case that you or another driver are to blame. Improperly maintained roads can be host to circumstances outside of a driver's control. Personal injuries incurred as a result of defective roads can...
Signs your roads are not safe
When you think of motor vehicle accidents, your mind likely wanders to drunk driving accidents or speeding. Many feel if they are responsible behind the wheel, accidents could never happen to them. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Even the safest drivers are at...
Caltrans to Stop Installing Trinity Guardrail ET-Plus End Protection
Previously, we have written about the history of the Trinity ET-Plus guardrail and its checkered past. The design history of this product reflects changes being made for financial gain to the manufacturer without disclosing them, according to the evidence resulting...
Absence of Guardrail Costs Jenner, California the Lives of Two Special Children
Caltrans knows cars will go off the road. Caltrans knows it is more likely that cars will go off the road on curves than on straightaways. Caltrans knows that cars go off the road for many different reasons, mechanical defects, driver illness, animals or objects in...
Serious Questions Raised About Median Barrier in Orland High School Student Tragedy
A Federal Express truck driver for unknown reasons crossed a grassy highway median on I5 near Orland and slammed into a bus carrying more than 40 high school students on their way to visit Humboldt State University. The accident occurred on I5, north of Route 32 in...