Truck / Auto Accidents Information Center

Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety
www.saferoads.org
Alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.


American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
www.aamva.org
Non - profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room.


American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
http://www.transportation1.org/aashtonew
Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.


American National Standards Institute - ANSI
www.ansi.org
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership.


American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.


American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
www.astm.org
Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.


American Trucking Association
http://www.truckline.com
Home page of the American Trucking Association. Contains current news and regulatory topics relevant to the trucking industry.


Auto.Com
http://www.auto.com
Produced daily, this auto authority is the internets most visited site for news and reviews about the auto industry worldwide.


Automobile Recall Database
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
Office of Defects Investigation, this database allows searches of automobile recalls by year, make and model. The result of a search is a complete report on the recall. It details the number of units affected, dates of manufacture and provides a descriptive summary of the reasons for the recall and any actions that should follow from it.

Ford Recalls
http://www.automotive.com/used-cars/recalls/01/ford/


Auto Safety Magnets
http://www.autosafetymagnets.com/resources.html
Resources related to traffic safety.


BBB-Better Business Bureau - Auto Insurance
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=431
Tips and information on auto insurance. Covers shopping for rates, how to file a claim and avoiding auto insurance fraud.


Bureau of Transportation Statistics Airline Information
http://www.bts.gov/oai
Gives access to data collection, analysis, and reporting and ensures the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources. BTS also brings a greater degree of coordination, comparability, and quality standards to transportation data, and to fill important gaps.


Center for Auto Safety
http://www.autosafety.org
Offers experts by state or specialty, information on lemon laws, auto defects and more.


Center for Transportation Analysis (CTA)
http://www-cta.ornl.gov/Index.html
The Center for Transportation Analysis (CTA) in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) develops integrated inter-modal transportation solutions through innovative and cost-effective research and development.


Consumer Car Complaints
http://www.consumercarcomplaints.com/
A history of thousands of complaints on cars for hundreds of maufacturers, makes and models.


CRASH Network
www.trucksafety.org
"Citizen's for Reliable and Safe Highways ", this page contains current regulatory information and legislative information.


Crashtest.com
www.crashtest.com
This site draws together vehicle crash test data from several sources, it compiles assessments of new and used cars generated by federal and insurance sources.


Crashworthiness
http://www.crash-worthiness.com/
Provides announcements regarding defects found in the products of major car manufacturers, browse by maker or defect.


Department of Transportation - DOT
www.dot.gov
Search this site to find information about the departments organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications, also has related links and library resources.


Edmunds.com
http://www.edmunds.com/
Edmunds car buying guide lists new car prices, used car prices, car comparisons, car buying advice, car ratings, car values, auto leasing.


EMI Extrictor
www.chiefsupply.com/5in1ext.phtml
Order this 5 in 1 lifehammer online, consists of a seatbelt cutter, airbag deflator, striking head, emergency whistle and grip handle.


Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
www.epa.gov
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs.


Fatality Analysis Reporting System
http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/
Offers a more intuitive and powerful approach for retrieving fatal crash info. Includes research data on all US public highway fatal car crashes, reports, queries and links.


Federal Highway Administration - FHWA
www.fhwa.dot.gov
The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country's economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive leadership, innovation, and service excellence.


Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - GAMA
www.gamanet.org
National trade association which members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating and water heating. Also deals with oil fired, electrical appliances and commercial food service.


How Stuff Works - Auto
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/
Updated daily, How Stuff Works provides an exhaustive array of instructionals of how "stuff" actually works. With categories such as computers, electronics, and health, this site can be used by practically anyone searching for information on the basics of almost anything.


Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
http://www.highwaysafety.org
This Institute is the leader in finding what works and what doesn't to prevent crashes and reduce injuries related to car accidents. Survey crash test evaluations, vehicle ratings, and news releases are some of the things found on this site.


Lemon Law

California Lemon Law
Attorney at Law Howard Silver

http://www.california-lemonlaw.com/
This site features answers to frequently asked questions, links to online resources and other facts to help those whose vehicles may be covered under California's "Lemon Law."

http://www.lemoncarlawyer.com
California Lemon Law Firm - Serving all of California. Call (866) 536-6646.

http://www.lemonlaw.com
Pennsylvania & New Jersey Lemon Law Help from Kimmel & Silverman. Informaiton on lemon laws, warranties, car-buying, consumer rights, and more. Honored by the American Bar Association.

http://www.lemonlaw-california.com
California Lemon Law Specialist. (866) 786-7536.

Kahn and Associates Lemon Law
http://www.kahnandassociates.com/lemon_law/index.htm
A list of questions will help assess the need for legal action if a "lemon" car is suspected.

Lemonlawfacts
http://www.lemonlawfacts.com
Lemon Law Facts and Consumer Resources

http://www.mylemon.com
Free Lemon Law help for consumers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

http://www.normantaylor.com
Lemon Law assistance for consumers in California

North Carolina Lemon Law
http://www.north-carolina-lemon-law.com/


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Popular and technical information on auto safety, airbags, child safety seats, rollover resistance ratings and highway regulation.


NCADD - National Commission Against Drunk Driving
http://www.ncadd.com
No longer online, NCADD had consisted of a broad-based coalition of public and private sector organizations and other concerned individuals who were working together to reduce impaired driving and its tragic consequences.


Road Accident Research Unit
http://raru.adelaide.edu.au
RARU is an independent research unit with in Adelaide University. Conducts high quality research that leads to a reduction in the human and economic losses from road crashes.


Safety Follow-Up Dummy
http://www.sfdab.com
Manufactures car crash dummies for on-site investigation of automotive accidents.


Safety Online
http://www.safetyonline.com/content/homepage/default.asp
Accident info., products, news and resources for professionals in the occupational safety industry.


Society of Automotive Engineers
http://www.sae.org/servlets/index
This is the place to research technical standards and specifications. This site offers a wealth of information related to designing, building, maintaining and operating motor vehicles or craft for use on land, water or in the air. Complete libraries of standards and specifications, technical papers, books and professional periodicals available.


Taylor Automotive Tech Line
http://www.4door.com/default.htm
An automotive technical repair hotline that provides "problem solving" to individual mechanics, independent repair facilities, dealerships, body shops, Do-It-Yourselfers, and anyone who is interested in technical information about a vehicle.


Traffic Accident Reconstruction Origin
www.tarorigin.com/
Serves as a critical forum for ideas and techniques used in traffic and accident reconstruction. Find discussion forum, an extensive library with articles, a directory of experts, e-mail addresses of accident reconstruction experts worldwide, and a directory of organizations.


Truck Search
www.trucksearch.com
Mega search engine for truckers and those who work in the trucking industry, with over 1000 sites to view.


Trucknet Canada
http://www.trucknet.ca
Canadian based site dedicated to truck safety, and turning drivers into professionals, one post at a time.


Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
http://www.tsa.gov/
TSA is delivering on its commitment to leverage new technology to secure the nation’s airports and other modes of transportation.


TranStats (U.S. Department of Transportation's [DOT] Intermodal Transportation Database)
http://www.transtats.bts.gov
Locate data and statistics regarding air, road, and rail transportation.


USADriveSafe,Inc.
http://www.usadrivesafe.com/
Suppliers of transportation safety, training and compliance products.

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