Car Accidents

Head-on collisions are the most dangerous car accidents, often leading to severe and catastrophic injuries. In many cases, the impact of the crash is severe enough to cause a fatal injury. For those who survive these accidents, the repercussions can last a lifetime. Head-on collisions are a type of car accident when two vehicles heading in opposite…

Car accidents happen every day to people across Missouri and Kansas. Often, these accidents end up with the drivers and passengers being injured. Sometimes injuries are minor such as bruises or scrapes, small cuts or a treatable sprain. If you are lucky, those are the only injuries you sustain. However, too many people in vehicle…

Intersections require attention and cooperation between the drivers to keep them safe. Many accidents happen at intersections because someone was intentionally breaking the law or not paying attention. They’re also a common place for car accidents. In 2019, there were at least 10,180 traffic fatalities involving intersections. A complex meeting of cars, cyclists, trucks, and…

Fender-benders and other low-speed car crashes can cause permanent injuries, substantial financial loss, and unbearable pain and suffering. Rear-end collisions, sideswipes, head-on crashes, and broadsides can change your life forever. There are many physical factors that determine the severity of an accident, such as the size of your car compared to other cars, and the…

A three vehicle  accident in Prairie Village, KS. on Thursday evening left one woman dead and two others injured.  The accident in under investigation by local police.  The accident occurred when a Honda Accord heading northbound on Nall Avenue hit a Mercury Sable heading eastbound on 69th from southbound Nall.  A third car sitting at…

We last took a look at this survey of driving statistics five years ago and we are happy to report that both Kansas and Missouri have improved considerably in driver safety and crash rates since then. CarInsuranceComparison.com compiles statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine rankings for each state. This is…

It may surprise you to learn that over half of the fatal crashes in Kansas and Missouri each year involve only one car. These single-vehicle collisions are deadly because they often involve an off-road rollover or a head-on impact with a fixed object, like a tree. What caused the driver to crash often remains a…

Most teens cannot wait to get their driver licenses. They look forward to the ability to get themselves to and from school and part-time jobs, and they especially look forward to the freedom a license gives them to go out with friend to movies, concerts, and parties. While we remember these feelings ourselves and appreciate…