accidents

There has been a long-time stereotype with New Englanders that Massachusetts drivers are the worst. But is that actually the case? According to a new study, it couldn't be further from reality.

A recent list revealed the most treacherous and deadliest roads in America, including a stretch of highway that runs through Maine.

Stay safe on the road: Here are some of the most dangerous intersections in Maine to watch out for.

The traffic pattern in this town has experienced minimal change over my lifetime.

Some Maine roads have a high risk of potential accidents.

Haven't put down salt in your driveway? You might become a statistic.

What do you think of Cooper's idea? Take our poll!

According to data from the Maine DOT website, these are the most accident prone intersections in Gardiner

Drive in Waterville much? These are the intersection you want to use extra caution around.

What Are Augusta's Most Dangerous Intersections?

It was a great day in Augusta on Saturday (June 27) at 'Kid's Day in Capitol Park.' There were so many events and performances for families to enjoy thanks to the Kennebec Valley Camber of Commerce. We were proud to host the Dance Stage. Right near us, the Augusta Fire Department did a few demonstrations. One of them included showing how a car is taken apart in an accident.

Route 202, is a cross-state road that runs through Maine, and the piece from Auburn to Augusta is a stretch I take everyday. It has seen its worst year in a long while for fatalities in 2014.

Traffic stops can be dangerous for pedestrians. Do you pay attention to the traffic signs that say "walk" and "don't walk?" Most don't. When a specific change in the signs were changed, 81% of people stopped and payed attention and made the roads safer...

According to Time magazine, the intersection at Route 2 and Allen Street in Wilton is one of the ten most dangerous intersections in the country.

The Maine Lobster Festival Parade in Rockland was delayed about 20 minutes, (August 2) Saturday,  after a Kora Temple Shrine go-cart drove onto the sidewalk on Main Street and injured three.

Maine is on pace to see a jump in head-on collisions this year in the neighborhood of 25%. The Department of Transportation doesn’t have an official cause for the spike but many believe it has to do with phone use.