Americans battling the polar vortex will soon face a greater enemy—pothole season. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a…
Month: March 2022
Despite Fewer Drivers During COVID, National Roadway Fatalities Spiked – But Why?
Wayne, N.J., February 28, 2022 — As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven. And yet, U.S. government data shows traffic fatalities have surged, along with an increase in crashes involving impairment, speeding, red-light running, aggressiveness, and…
Potholes Cost American Drivers Billions
GARDEN CITY, NY (March 1, 2022) A new survey from AAA finds that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a staggering $26.5 billion in 2021 alone….
AAA: Potholes Pack a Punch as Drivers Pay $26.5 Billion in Related Vehicle Repairs
Americans battling the polar vortex will soon face a greater enemy—pothole season. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a…
AAA: Potholes Pack a Punch as Drivers Pay $26.5 Billion in Related Vehicle Repairs
Americans battling the polar vortex will soon face a greater enemy—pothole season. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price tag of almost $600 per repair, damage caused by potholes cost drivers a…
Tread Lightly This Spring; Avoid The Peril of Potholes
Potholes have long been a source of aggravation, danger, and expense to drivers. Unfortunately, they are a sign of spring, says AAA Northeast. This year will be no different as cracked and crumbling pavement becomes the perfect pothole environment. As moisture collects in cracks and crevices, and temperatures fluctuate, a thaw-freeze-thaw cycle creates concrete…