How Are the Roads Out There?

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Jason Krebs

When the snow falls, sometimes the best decision is to just stay home to avoid any possibility of being involved in a car accident.  To make an informed decision if you should stay or go, there are a couple of resources you can use to check Springfield and Missouri road conditions. With a lot of winter weather ahead for Springfield, Missouri in 2010, please keep these sites in mind to help keep you safe. 

Missouri Department of Transportation Traveler Information Map
Clickable map of Missouri identifying both weather related conditions and the impact from construction on major highways and roadway.  Especially helpful for when you are headed out of town.

Road Conditions Report over the Phone by MoDOT
For Missouri call 1-800-222-6400

Springfield Area Traveler Information Map by MoDot
Same MoDot map as above, but focused on main Springfield highways.

Springfield Missouri Area District Road Conditions
Quick summary of major Springfield roads listed by county.

Springfield Missouri Area District Roads
Click on a county name and see the MoDOT projects in the area and the impact to traffic

Springfield Missouri Regional Traffic Information
Information provided by the City of Springfield.  You can click on traffic cameras and see the real time road conditions at specific intersections for yourself. You can also see a list of current car accidents and construction closures.

Greene County Highway Department
More local information on Greene County road conditions and Greene County road closures

If, even after careful planning, the decision to head out of Springfield roads or other other Missouri highway doesn't go well and you are involved in a car accident with injuries, please contact a car accident attorney.

 
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In Ice and Snow, Take it Slow

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Jason Krebs

A fair amount of snow hit Springfield over the weekend and along with it more snow related car accidents.  Bad weather doesn't seem to deter many drivers from their bad habits.  Over theAvoid Car Accidents, Go Slow weekend I still saw people talking on their phones, eating sandwiches with two hands, and talking on the phone and eating a sandwich at the same time!  Let's face it, there will always be bad drivers in any kind of weather, so the only thing you can do is make sure you aren't one of them.  

Avoid Car Accidents in Bad Weather-Go Slow

I think the best advice for winter driving is from the Missouri Department of Transportation with their "In Ice and Snow, Take it Slow" campaign.    By driving more slowly you are:

  • more likely to remain in control of your car
  • better able negotiate slippery turns and unexpected stops
  • best able to avoid hitting the guy who isn't going slowly (and is also eating a sandwich!)

Ultimately, all you can do is control your driving and avoid causing an car accident due to your own carelessness. Even driving slowly is no guarantee that the "other guy" won't crash into you.  The only way to completely avoid a car accident is to stay home and off the roads.  Some days, that isn't such a bad idea.  

If you were unfortunate enough to be injured in a car accident on Missouri roads, please contact a Springfield attorney to be sure you are best represented and able to maximize your physical and financial recovery.

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