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Articles by Kellan Howell
Don’t Rush Growing Up. Keep Kids in the Right Vehicle Restraint.
[Washington, D.C.]: (September 1, 2026) – A new AAA analysis of nationwide crash data found a troubling pattern: child safety seat and booster seat use declines sharply with age, starting when kids are just 3 years old. Between 2020 and 2024, 78% of 3-year-olds injured in car crashes were riding in a child safety seat or booster seat. By age 6, however, less than half (45%) were.
New Research Finds Most Drivers Think Speeding Is Normal, Putting Everyone At Risk.
[Washington, D.C.]: (August 18, 2026) — “No one actually drives the speed limit.” Three in ten drivers agreed with that statement in a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), highlighting how speeding has become normalized on today’s roads. While most drivers agreed that posted speed limits are appropriate, many also considered driving 10 mph over the limit acceptable, and nearly half believed keeping up with traffic is safer than obeying the posted limit.
National Gas Average Stays Below $4 for Second Week
WASHINGTON, DC (June 25, 2026) – Drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump as the national average gas price declines for the fifth consecutive week. Today’s national average is $3.91 per gallon. Crude oil prices have also continued to fall as the U.S. and Iran work toward a long-term deal. Despite lower prices, demand could rise as a record number of Americans prepare to travel for Independence Day weekend, with 85% of travelers planning to drive to their destinations.
The Winning Goal? Getting Everyone Home Safely.
[Washington, D.C.]: (June 11, 2026) – As the world’s top soccer teams compete across North and Central America this summer, millions of fans will travel to matches and gather for watch parties. AAA, MADD, and Waymo are encouraging fans to make a game plan for a sober ride before kickoff, because getting everyone home safely is the ultimate win. “Fans spend weeks planning where they’ll watch the match and who they’ll cheer alongside,” said Gene Boehm, president and CEO of AAA, Inc.
AAA urges drivers to practice “100 Days of Safe Driving” this summer
Memorial Day marked the beginning of the summer driving season, a time when teens gain more independence behind the wheel, families hit the road for vacations, and celebrations bring more drivers onto the nation’s roadways. To encourage safer choices during this high-travel period, AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
AAA Urges Drivers to Practice “100 Days of Safe Driving” This Summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 20, 2026 – Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer driving season, a time when teens gain more independence behind the wheel, families hit the road for vacations, and celebrations bring more drivers onto the nation’s roadways. To encourage safer choices during this high-travel period, AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Drivers See Small Break as Gas Prices Tick Lower
WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to $4.09. After last week’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price for a barrel of crude oil has continued to trade below $100. However, maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued as regional tensions persist and negotiations continue.
As Spring Equinox Arrives, Gas Prices Continue to Climb
WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2026) – Tomorrow marks the official start of Spring and prices at the pump continued toclimb by 28 centssince last week.
AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes reach record high
Imagine you’re crossing the street when everything goes dark. When you come to, you’re lying in the road, in pain, unsure what happened—except for the red taillights disappearing into the night. No driver. No help. No one calls 911. Scenes like this are becoming increasingly common.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds
WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2026) – Imagine you’re crossing the street when everything goes dark. When you come to, you’re lying in the road, in pain, unsure what happened—except for the red taillights disappearing into the night. No driver. No help. No one calling 911. Scenes like this are becoming increasingly common.
Drivers Support Promising Solutions to Curb Impaired Driving, New AAA Survey Shows
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 15, 2025) — Today, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) released a new report that shows that while risky driving behaviors remain widespread, Americans strongly support a range of impaired-driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities. Risky driving behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, or driving while impaired contribute to tens of thousands of traffic deaths each year.
AAA, MADD and Waymo Remind Drivers to Plan Sober Rides During the Holidays
(WASHINGTON. – December 1, 2025) AAA is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Waymo in a collaborative effort to prevent impaired driving, reminding families and drivers to plan safe rides home this holiday season during one of the most dangerous times of year on the road. December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month, serving as a timely reminder for everyone to make safe choices and stay vigilant about impaired driving.
Confusion Over “Slow Down, Move Over” Laws Puts Roadside Responders at Risk
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2025) — Last year, 46 emergency responders never made it home, according to the Emergency Responder Safety Institute. They were police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow truck operators—struck while assisting others on the roadside.
AAA study finds almost all drivers experience road rage
f it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that’s because they probably do. A staggering 96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. From speeding and tailgating to cutting off other vehicles, aggressive driving has become a near-universal experience – and it’s not just frustrating, it appears to be contagious.
Study Finds Almost All Drivers Experience Road Rage, But It Can Be Stopped
WASHINGTON (September 23, 2025) — If it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that’s because they probably do. A staggering 96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. From speeding and tailgating to cutting off other vehicles, aggressive driving has become a near universal experience – and it’s not just frustrating, it appears to be contagious.
Car Seat Safety Starts at Birth - and Shouldn’t End Too Soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 25, 2025)— A new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data shows a slight drop in child fatalities, but a troubling trend persists: child safety and booster seat use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices. This is alarming, given that nearly 100,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2023 alone, according to AAA’s analysis. With the start of Baby Safety Month, and As National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept.
The 100 Deadliest Days: Teen Driver Deaths Jump in Summer Months
WASHINGTON (May 29, 2025) — Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-2023. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the 100 deadliest days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On average, 8 people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to 7 per day during the rest of the year.
White House urges patience as Trump's tariffs roil global markets Original
President Donald Trump vowed this week to "make America wealthy again" with a wave of new tariffs, declaring a national emergency over the country's trade deficits. "This will be indeed the golden age of America. It's coming back. We're going to come back very strongly," Trump said during the "Liberation Day" event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday. The president rolled out a blanket 10% tariff on most foreign countries, with higher reciprocal tariffs for certain nations.
This week Trump rolled out more tariffs as consumer confidence plummets Original
President Donald Trump painted a rosy picture of the economy on Tuesday, declaring, "We're on the right track." However, the latest consumer confidence report shows that Americans disagree. According to Tuesday's report, consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since January 2021. The proportion of Americans anticipating a recession also remained at a 9-month high.
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