By Amy Kang Commercial transportation has a huge role in ensuring safer roads. This is through regulation, training, and the use of technology that ensures the safety of commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans. The result is reduced accident rates and thus improved roads in all municipalities. Advocates’ latest road safety report grades all states, including Washington, DC, on their progress in terms of road laws. Five states and Washington, DC received the best “green” grade while nine other states received the lowest “red” grade. On the other hand, 36 states received the “yellow” grade, indicating that they have room for improvement. Based on these results, it is clear that most of the places are still struggling with road laws. Millions of miles of commercial vehicles are run yearly in the US. The high standards of such commercial vehicles can act as an inspiration to all motorists and municipalities to develop good traffic regulations. Why Do Most Road Accidents Occur? The main reason behind most road accidents is human error. According to the WHO, roads and automobiles need to be designed in such a way that minimizes injury from human errors. Other reasons include: - Overspeeding - Drunk driving - Phone use while driving Accidents can also happen due to neglecting vehicle maintenance, failure to use safety belts, and poor road design and construction. What Are the Five Pillars of Road Safety? The five pillars of road safety are as follows: - Effective management of safety regulations - Vehicle safety - Driver and pedestrian safety - Safe speed on designed roads - Emergency medical treatment after accidents These types of concepts can help the government and the companies work together to help minimize accidents and ensure proper care of accident victims. Why Commercial Transportation Establishes Better Safety Practices