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Governor’s Highway Safety Program urges West Virginia driver alertness and awareness

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  (WOWK) — Governor Patrick Morrisey is issuing a safety ultimatum to all drivers in the Mountain State. During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP)...

Governor's safety program urges driver alertness, awareness

During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is pushing a safety initiative for Natio...

Recent Data Shows More Than 3,000 Pedestrians Killed in Just Six Months

New research from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) brings attention to a recent shift: pedestrian deaths in the United States dropped significantly in the first h...

Click it or Ticket: Safety program to target West Virginia seat belt use

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2026 national Click It or Tick...

AGC Survey Spurs Push for Work-Zone Safety Measures in Transportation Bill

As Congress weighs the next surface transportation bill, the Associated General Contractors of America is pushing stronger work-zone safety requirements after contractors reported...

West Virginia law enforcement event highlights road safety efforts

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The West Virginia Governor's Highway Safety Program honored law enforcement at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Thursday. Law enforcement of...

Last Year Saw Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities in the US Decline Further Than Any Other

Though overall levels remain high, the number of pedestrians killed by motorists in the US fell 10.9% over the first 6 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 Data from...

Fatal GA Traffic Crash Numbers Released: See The Trend

Federal officials estimate fatalities decreased in 39 states. See what that meant for Georgia.

State Farm honors four lawmakers leading distracted driving reform

2025 Good Neighbor Award spotlights legislators behind landmark laws

Click it or Ticket: Safety program to target West Virginia seat belt use

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - State and national agencies are joining forces in preparation for enforcing safety measures during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday travel period. The W...

Safe States Alliance Celebrates Leaders Advancing Injury & Violence Prevention

Public health professionals from Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin will be recognized for their exceptional contributions.

Efforts To Understand The Nation's Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump

FRIDAY, May 22, 2026 — Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved o...

'Drive to Save Lives' tour visits Spring Valley High School

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is going on tour across the Mountain State. The City of Huntington said the “Drive to Save Liv...

That Next Road Worker You See Might Be Issuing You A Speeding Ticket

ccording to the Federal Highway Administration, work zone crashes killed 899 people in 2023.

Federal road safety plan focuses on enforcement, driver behavior

Federal road safety plan focuses on enforcement, driver behavior Diana Ionescu Wed, 04/22/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image...

One-third of highway contractors reported 5 or more work zone crashes last year: AGC

A survey from AGC and software provider HCSS found distracted driving, speeding and weak enforcement continue to endanger workers and motorists.

Traffic fatalities trend down in 2025

Broadly, NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell another 6.7% in 2025 from 2024, continuing a downward trend. While vehicle-specific...

How safe are your roads this summer? New study finds the safest states for drivers

A new MoneyGeek study finds the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are becoming less deadly.

New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles, Advanced Safety Technology and Heavy...

As Congress debates the reauthorization of the surface transportation bill, which expires on September 30, 2026, a new public opinion poll commissioned by Advocates for Highway and...

Teen Drivers In South Carolina Face A 62% Higher Fatality Rate Than The Rest Of The Nation

Troopers in six states partner for distracted driving traffic crackdown

Drivers should expect to see an increased police presence in several states as a major distracted driving traffic campaign is now underway. From April 6 through April 13, 2026, tro...

Hawaii's new driving app rewards safe habits for road safety

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has launched the Safer Roads Challenge app to reward drivers for safe driving habits and reduce traffic deaths.

Road Safety for Kentucky drivers expands with CVSA Roadchecks

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it plans to enhance road safety with the accommodations of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. According to the Commercial...

West Virginia law enforcement launch Target Red campaign

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - For the next two weeks, law enforcement across the Mountain State will be participating in the statewide 'Target Red' campaign. The initiative is led by...