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Advice on How to Survive Atlanta Traffic

Atlanta drivers spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. Atlanta is ranked the fourth-worst in the country and eighth-worst in the world for heavy traffic. According to INTRIX, a company that examines traffic rates, Atlantans spent an average of 71 hours stuck sitting in peak traffic in 2023. With all the time that we spend in traffic, what can we do to be safer during our lengthy commutes? According to drive-safely.net, one in four accidents [...]

Recent Accidents

Pay Attention

Fulton County accident report stated that on November 2, 2025  Driver 1 was attempting to exit a shopping center parking lot on Roswell Rd at Hammond Dr. She said that she was about to turn left to go north, when she saw a vehicle pulling into the parking lot, as she pulled out.  She stated that she thought she had enough time to clear both the lanes and enter safely, but that when she entered the road she didn’t see Vehicle 2. Both drivers complained of injuries and required medical attention. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield when entering the roadway. Driver 2 had no registration. Note: Pay attention while turning and have your documents in or

Always Yield at Major Intersection

DeKalb County accident report stated that on November 1st 2025  based on the statements of the drivers and the physical evidence at the scene, the following was determined. Vehicle 1 struck the passenger side of Vehicle 2, while attempting to enter Rays Road, attempting to turn left (North). Driver 1 stated that she could not judge the speed of Vehicle 2 traveling South on Rays Road, and that she pulled into the road and hit Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. Slight damage was done to both vehicles. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield Entering Roadway. Note: Whenever you enter the major road, you must yield

Red Light Means Stop

Cobb County accident report stated that on October 30, 2025 Vehicle 1 was traveling WB on Concord Road at the intersection of Atlanta Road. Vehicle 2 was traveling on Atlanta Road turning left onto EB Atlanta Road.  Vehicle 1 ran the red light and struck Vehicle 2 on the front left bumper.  Driver 1 complained of head, neck and shoulder pain, and had a nose bleed and was transported to Wellstar for further treatment.  Driver 2 complained of head and neck pain also, but refused to be transported to the hospital.  Eyewitness 1, confirmed this.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to obey the authorized traffic control device.  Note:  Run a Light, Run risk of a ticket.

Keep Your Distance

Clayton County accident report stated that on October 28, 2025 Driver 1 was traveling SB on Hwy 85 in the left turning lane to make a left onto Lamar Hutcheson Pkwy.  He stated that he was slowing down for the red light, but his brakes went out and he couldn’t stop. He rear-ended Vehicle 2. Driver 2 was in the turn lane on Hwy 85, stopped at the light when Vehicle 1 ran into the rear of her car. Driver 2 stated that she was experiencing back and neck pain, but refused medical attention. No other injuries were reported. Vehicle 2 had slight damage and the rear bumper was dislocated. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely. Note: It is your responsibility to keep your vehicle in good working order at all times. And when driving, keep your distance at least 1-1.5 car lengths behind the vehicle

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Advice on How to Survive Atlanta Traffic

Atlanta drivers spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. Atlanta is ranked the fourth-worst in the country and eighth-worst in the world for heavy traffic. According to INTRIX, a company that examines traffic rates, Atlantans spent an average of 71 hours stuck sitting in peak traffic in 2023. With all the time that we spend in traffic, what can [...]

Federal Gov’t Has Plans To Eliminate Traffic Fatalities by 2046!

The numbers are staggering and climbing every year. In 2022 there were 35,092 people were killed in car crashes in the US. Thirty Five Thousand!! To put it into perspective, that is like the whole City of Kennesaw being killed in car crashes! The numbers are not any better for this year. So far in the first half of 2023 [...]

The Traffic Season Is Upon Us

Living in Atlanta you come to realize that we have more than 4 seasons. Along with Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, we have many sub-seasons in Atlanta, even more important than the four traditional seasons. For example, we have just started college football season, which is arguably the most important and most eagerly anticipated season of the year. We also [...]

Upcoming Plans for Atlanta Roads

The $2 Billion proposed truck lanes which are proposed to be built along the I-75 stretch between Macon and McDonough will be the first of its kind in the United States. The two barrier -separated lanes, 40 miles of them, will be free for truckers and will go only in the Northbound direction right into Atlanta and beyond...

Windy Hill Road’s Suicide Lane is Closing!

The center turn lane on Windy Hill Road between Cobb Parkway and the Circle 75 Parkway, where all the construction is going on for the new stadium, has been called a ‘suicide lane’ because of the excessive car accidents which happen there.  And so, the lane will be closed and will be turned into a raised median. The stretch that [...]

Weekends of Roadwork Construction Abound, No Let-Up in Sight

If you’re driving in Atlanta this weekend, the following are the construction sites to be aware of: Along I-285 ~ The Northbound and Southbound on-ramps will be closed at the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway exit until 5am Monday. I-20 ~ Two Westbound lanes will be closed between the Downtown Connector interchange and Hamilton E. Holmes Drive until 5 am Monday. [...]

Top Import List on Best Car Buys

Every April, Consumer Reports gives advice for new and used buyers in its annual auto issue.  This year, a trio of Asian and European names top the tally: Audi, Subaru and Lexus. They scored an 80, 8 and 76, respectively, on a 100-point scale that measures the overall score, road-test score, and predicted reliability results from the magazines extensive auto [...]

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National Highway & Safety Traffic Admin (NHTSA)

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Safe Driving Saves Lives

Most single vehicle crashes can be prevented by changing driver behavior. Distracted driving is a primary factor in many fatalities. Also, impaired driving, driving too fast for conditions, and failure to wear a seatbelt contributes to the majority of fatalities on our roadway.

Take responsibility to protect yourself, your passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists. Follow these steps every time you get behind the wheel.

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Drive Alert Toolkit

Help us turn the tide on roadway fatalities in Georgia. In 2015, roadway fatalities in Georgia increased for the first time in a decade with 262 more deaths than 2014. Georgia DOT launched the DriveAlert ArriveAlive statewide safety campaign to address this startling increase in fatalities on our roadways. The goal is to educate drivers about simple changes they can make in their driving behavior to prevent crashes, improve safety and save lives.

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