By Associated Engineering Press
If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, you need to buckle up.
A new study from The University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) estimates more than 2,500 wrecks could happen on Alabama highways this week.
The Thanksgiving travel period is defined as the holiday on Thursday and the three days before and after. CAPS did a study based on statewide trends during the past few years. Sources: WBRC Fox 6, Montgomery Advertiser, Indy Star, USA Today, AL.com, WAAY ABC 31
In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,200 students and more than 170 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Posted on: November 20, 2014 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown
