DID YOU KNOW? Interesting fact find of the day
1.). DO MEN OR WOMEN HAVE MORE CAR ACCIDENTS?
Men generally display higher levels of risk-taking behavior behind the wheel.
This manifests in several ways:
• Speed preferences: Men are more likely to engage in speeding. For example, a 2017 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that male drivers were more likely to report speeding on residential streets and freeways than female drivers. Exceeding speed limits significantly increases accident risk and severity.
• Driving under influence: Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that men are more likely than women to drive after drinking alcohol or when angry.
In 2021, men were involved in 79% of all impaired driving fatalities4.
• Seatbelt usage: While seatbelt use has improved overall, men are still less likely to consistently wear seatbelts than women. In 2022, male drivers and passengers had a lower seatbelt use rate (86.1%) compared to females (90.4%)5.
Not wearing a seatbelt dramatically increases the risk of serious injury or fatality in a crash.
• Aggressive driving: Research indicates men are more prone to engage in aggressive driving behaviors, including road rage and illegal maneuvers, which contribute to higher accident rates.
2.) DO ROUNDABOUTS HAVE MORE ACCIDENTS THAN TRAFFIC STOP LIGHTS?
Roundabouts are a proven strategy to reduce injury and fatal crashes compared to traditional intersections. Roundabouts are effective at slowing down traffic so that when crashes do occur, they usually occur at low speeds and are unlikely to cause injury or major damage. Roundabouts are also able to prevent head-on and right angle (T-bone) types of crashes, which are among the most deadly crash types due to the rapid transfer of energy between colliding vehicles.
3.) HAVE YOU NOTICED HOW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET TO SCHOOL THESE DAYS? This might surprise you.
• Driven: 54.2% of High School students drive to school in a private vehicle.
• Bus: 33.2% of students take a school bus.
• Walk: 10.4% of students walk to school.
4.) HOW MUCH MORE HAVE GROCERIES GONE UP ON A WEEKLY BASIS?
A recent Popmenu survey found that the average American is now spending $235 per week on groceries — that’s more than $900 per month per person. This marks a significant jump from 2024 levels and underscores the mounting pressure on household budgets. [Investopedia]
Food-at-home prices have increased 2.3% year-over-year as of mid-2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [BLS.gov] Food inflation overall is sitting at around 2.4%, with some categories seeing even steeper hikes.
Why Grocery Prices Are Rising
According to the USDA’s Food Price Outlook, categories like eggs (+27%), beef and veal (+10.6%), and non-alcoholic beverages (+4-5%) have seen the largest price increases. [USDA]
This isn't just a result of supply chain disruptions. Ongoing labor shortages, extreme weather patterns, and rising fuel costs are all contributing to food price inflation — and consumers are feeling it.
5.) IS IT SAFE TO FLY IN 2025?
Fact Areas of concern known to date:
• Staffing Shortages: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing significant understaffing, particularly with certified air traffic controllers, leading to increased workloads.
• Funding for FAA: Critics argue that insufficient funding for the FAA may compromise the air traffic control system's effectiveness and oversight.
• Risk of Conflict Zones: Airlines are rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones where missiles could pose a threat to aircraft, which can increase travel times and fuel usage.
• Media Focus: Some industry insiders suggest that dramatic accidents are amplified by media coverage, leading to the perception that flying is less safe than it is.
• Overall… Flying is still a safe way to travel.
That’s it for today’s facts. Hugs to all!