Texas Department of Transportation said almost half of all these crashes occurred at intersections and involved a car or truck. This makes the new warnings, permanent signs being installed at Allstate’s expense, all the more important to Texas and the people who live and ride there.
May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month and a nationwide effort to focus attention on motorcycle safety has been underway in every state. With the price of gasoline rising nearly every week more and more Americans are turning to two-wheeled, more economical forms of transportation. More bikes on the road means more chances for serious, often deadly collisions.
And anything that cane be done to make those numbers go down is worth the effort.
**Allstate Insurance Co.** has come up with a brilliant plan to help stop crashes at busy intersections by putting up permanent signs in more than **30 cities**. Just picture a sign proudly standing at East Main and 14th streets in Grand Prairie! These signs aim to keep the roads a little safer, like a friendly reminder for drivers to stay alert. It’s kind of like having a guardian at important crossroads, watching over everyone. With intersections being where a **majority of accidents** happen, these signs could be a real lifesaver. Imagine cruising through town, knowing the signs are there to give that needed nudge to caution. Perfect for those who want safer streets and peace of mind while driving, this idea just might change how everyone looks at road safety. Keep an eye out for these signs—they’re there to help!
Dallas County had almost 600 accidents involving motorcycles in 2010, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Thirty-five percent occurred at intersections.
“Motorcyclists are easily overlooked,” said Dusty Wallace, an Allstate agent in Flower Mound. “It is always a safety concern, because generally when you’re driving, you’re not thinking about a motorcycle, you’re thinking about another vehicle out there.”
Wallace, who rides motorcycles, said he constantly has to be on a lookout when he is on the road. Motorcyclists always have to think ahead and be aware of things in the road that cars run over or drivers running red lights.