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Louisiana’s economy runs on hard work, strong industries, and miles of open road. Agriculture, construction, oil and gas, and shipping all play major roles in the state’s growth. Farms stretch across parishes, ports move products to market, and factories keep workers on the move. Because of this, transportation is part of daily life. If…

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) report that rear-end crashes are the most common type of wreck in Louisiana. A rear-end collision happens when one car hits the back of another. It might sound minor, but these crashes can still cause…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you’re probably asking yourself one big question: Is it worth hiring an accident lawyer? It’s a question almost every accident victim faces, especially when the insurance company seems friendly and promises to “take care of everything.” But the truth is, handling your own claim and hiring an…

Traffic is getting an upgrade in Ascension Parish. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is building three new roundabouts along Louisiana Highway 30, a key route connecting Gonzales to nearby industrial and residential areas. Related: Alternative Routes to Ascension Parish Roundabout Construction The first roundabout is already open, and the full project…

When Louisiana drivers “spring forward” or “fall back,” crash risks change too. Even one lost hour of sleep can affect safety.Research shows crashes rise right after the time change. Small shifts in sleep and daylight affect alertness, focus, and reaction time. A study by the American Economic Association found fatal crashes increase 6% during…

It’s Halloween night in Baton Rouge, and the streets glow with pumpkins and porch lights. Kids in bright and spooky costumes rush from house to house, laughing and shouting “Trick or treat!” In Prairieville and Gonzales, families walk together, candy bags filling fast. Even in Donaldsonville, you can hear the sound of excited footsteps…

Every day, people get into their cars to go to work, school, or home. But even short drives can be dangerous if you’re not wearing a seat belt. In Louisiana, some drivers and passengers still forget to buckle up—and that can lead to serious injuries or even death. Seat belts are the best protection…

Crashes can happen any time of the year, but in Louisiana, October continues to be the most dangerous month for drivers. From 2019 to 2023, reports from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) and LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) showed that more people were hurt or killed in October…

In Baton Rouge, Tiffany Jeff went through something no driver ever wants to experience. On September 20, the car she had worked hard to buy suddenly caught fire while she was driving on I-10. Related: The Deadliest Road Stretches in Louisiana Tiffany said she heard a loud boom, pulled over, and watched as flames…

Fall and winter are some of the most exciting times of the year! Families go to football games, fairs, Christmas parades, and light shows. If you’re traveling to Baton Rouge or Ascension Parish, you might head to LSU, the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, or visit family in another city. Before you hit the road, it’s…