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Rain comes fast in Louisiana, and it often comes all year long. When the roads get wet, they can turn slippery in just a few minutes. This is one of the biggest reasons for car wrecks in Baton Rouge and nearby towns like Gonzales, Prairieville, St. Gabriel, Brusly, and Port Allen. It is important…

Christmas in Louisiana feels warm and joyful. Families in Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Livingston, Addis, Brusly, Port Allen, and Acadiana gather around tables filled with food, faith, and fellowship. Louisiana families often welcome not only relatives but also friends and neighbors. Many people travel long distances to share a Christmas meal with loved ones….

Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that makes roads very slippery. It forms when temperatures drop and moisture freezes on the pavement. Because black ice looks like normal wet pavement, drivers often do not notice it. This makes winter driving dangerous in places like Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Iberville Parish, Livingston…

About 38 percent of Louisiana households own a dog, which means almost 730,000 families across Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Zachary, Baker, Brusly, and Plaquemine ride with a pet in the car. Our dogs feel like family. So when a wreck happens, whether it is a T-bone, a rear-end crash, or a head-on collision, people…

Driving across Louisiana can take you from Baton Rouge to Livingston Parish, from Prairieville to Gonzales, and across many two-lane roads with no center barrier. These roads help people get where they need to go, but they also bring a higher risk of a head-on collision. A head-on collision happens when the fronts of…

Many families in Louisiana travel during Thanksgiving. People drive from Baton Rouge to Gonzales, from Ascension Parish to Livingston Parish, and across East Baton Rouge Parish to visit loved ones. It is a special time to gather, but it is also one of the most dangerous weeks to be on the road. Researchers studied…

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to buy car safety gear at lower prices. Many drivers in Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Brusly, and Shreveport forget how simple tools can help them stay safe on the road. This guide explains the best car safety gadgets to look for during the holiday sale season. The…

Louisiana knows how to gather around a grill. On warm weekends, at tailgates, and during big family get-togethers, folks fire up the pit and throw on thick T-bone steaks. The smell is familiar and the name is part of our culture. But that same word also describes one of the most dangerous crashes on…

Last Tuesday, a truck rolled over on Germany Road and closed both lanes. In times like this, drivers in Prairieville and Gonzales sat in long lines of traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. Crashes like this show how fast a normal drive can turn dangerous when a large truck loses control. Truck…

Driving in Louisiana comes with important rules that keep everyone safe. These rules help drivers, walkers, and families share the road without danger. But crash studies and safety reports show a clear link between certain traffic violations and sideswipe crashes in Louisiana. What Is a Sideswipe? A sideswipe happens when the side of one…