Vision Zero is a type of strategy for eliminating all severe injuries and traffic fatalities, while increasing healthy, safe, equitable mobility for everyone. Vision Zero was originally implemented in the 1990s in Sweden, was proven successful all across Europe and is now gaining traction in major cities of the United States.

Every year, over 40,000 individuals are killed needlessly on U.S. streets. Thousands of individuals are injured. This is being called “suffering traffic accidents”, but realistically, traffic accidents can be prevented.

Severe injuries and traffic deaths are unacceptable and they can be prevented. Safety needs to be the most critical consideration on all streets.

 How Vision Zero Cities Differ from Other Cities

A city needs to meet certain requirements to become a part of Vision Zero. These requirements include:

• The mayor must commit to Vision Zero publicly
• Vision Zero and a strategy have been implemented
• The goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries has been set
• Public transportation, health and other substantial city departments are on board and committed

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Many drivers have gotten behind the wheel drowsy after a poor night’s rest or long day and think they’re fine. The problem with drowsy driving, particularly if you drive a lot, like fleet drivers do, it can be dangerous.

As a fleet manager, it’s important you implement strategies that can help your fleet drivers to stay awake while they’re driving. It’s not hard to understand the dangers of drowsy driving since each year there are 100,000 vehicle accidents due to drowsy driving, according to the National Safety Council. Here are five ways you can help your fleet drivers stake awake while driving at night.

1. Spread Awareness

Awareness is the perfect place to start if you’re looking to protect your fleet drivers from dosing off while driving. Spread awareness through regular fleet training and make sure your drivers know and understand the risks associated with drowsy driving.

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The Ford Full Size Pickup is the new favorite target of car thieves. In fact, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) put out a “Hot Wheels’ report that included the country’s crime data. The most stolen vehicle that made it on this list for 2019 was the Ford Full Size Pickup. And, it actually replaced the Honda Civic as being the top theft target.

This report examines theft data for vehicles the law enforcement submitted to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). It shows the vehicle’s model, make and model year reported the most stolen in 2019.

Here are the statistics (with 1 being the top stolen):

1. Ford Full Size Pickup: 38,938 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2006
2. Honda Civic: 33,220 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2000
3. Chevrolet Full Size Pickup: 32,583 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2004
4. Honda Accord: 30,745 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 1997
5. Toyota Camry: 15,656 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2007
6. Nissan Altima: 13,355 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2015
7. Toyota Corolla: 12,137 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2018
8. Dodge Full Size Pickup: 11,292 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2001
9. GMC Full Size Pickup: 11,164 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2018
10.  Honda CR-V: 10,094 thefts; vehicle year most stolen: 2001

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