Rubber on Road

Get access to our latest news by signing up for our newsletter.

Engaged Action is Key to Culture Change Needed to Make Roads Safe For All

Engaged Action is Key to Culture Change Needed to Make Roads Safe For All

US traffic safety, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, has declined significantly since 2020. Engaged action is key to culture change to improve road safety for all.

location of 2nd man on bicycle killed in hit and run on Rt. 70, Hickory, NC

2nd Hit & Run Death on Rt. 70 in Hickory Area in 5 Days

2 adult males were killed in recent hit and run traffic crashes on Rt. 70 in neighboring towns, Hickory and Conover, within 5 days.

location of 1st man on bicycle killed in hit and run on Rt. 70, Conover, NC

Corrected Story: Man on Bicycle Killed in Conover, NC, Hit and Run Crash

Corrected story: Man on a bicycle killed last Friday night, Feb. 14, in a hit and run crash in Conover, NC. Please call NC Highway Patrol if you have information about the crash: 828-466-5500.

WHKY headline about man on bicycle killed in hit and run on Rt. 70, Conover, NC

Help Needed: Man on Bicycle Killed in Hickory, NC, Friday Night Hit and Run Car Crash

Man on a bicycle killed last Friday night, Feb. 14, in a hit and run crash in Hickory, NC. Please call NC Highway Patrol if you have information about the crash: 828-466-5500.

US Traffic Crash Data and What It Means for Pedestrians and Cyclists

US Traffic Crash Data and What It Means for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Despite a 65% increase in US population over 45 years, US traffic crashes of all types declined from 1975 to 2019 but then turned upward in 2020 (Covid) with significant increases in crashes involv...

This Holiday Season, Join the Breitz! Movement to Make Our Streets Safe For All

This Holiday Season, Join the Breitz! Movement to Make Our Streets Safe For All

Breitz! "Be bright, be seen!" cycling and run wear is just one step toward igniting a non-partisan "we the people" movement focused on making our streets safe for all road users.