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We’re going deep into the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2026 registration data to tell you about the contours of Dutchess County’s cars, motorcycles and trucks. From the 284,182 passenger cars navigating daily commutes, to the 16,693 motorcycles, 16,929 commercial vehicles, and plenty of tractor-trailers, ATVs, and snowmobiles sharing the same region, we are detailing… Read More »

For the first time ever, we’re taking a deep dive into the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2026 registration data to understand the true shape of Orange County’s vehicle fleet. With 348,899 passenger cars in the county, and 20,363 motorcycles, 21,946 commercial vehicles, and thousands of trailers, ATVs, boats and snowmobiles, Orange County… Read More »

For the first time ever, we’re taking a deep dive into the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2026 registration data to understand the true shape of Ulster County’s vehicle fleet. From the 172,997 passenger cars navigating daily commutes to the 14,169 motorcycles, 14,786 commercial vehicles, and thousands of trailers, ATVs, and snowmobiles sharing… Read More »

Historically, when a person has been injured by a dog bite or other action by a dog in New York State, what was known as the “one bite rule” would loom large. If a dog bit or knocked someone down, it would be on the injured party to prove that the owner was already aware… Read More »

In 2024, Orange County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 2,509 in 2023 to 2,563. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Newburgh, NY,… Read More »

In 2024, Ulster County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 920 in 2023 to 923. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Kingston, NY,… Read More »

In 2024, Dutchess County had a slight increase in its number of personal injury car crashes; it went from 1,588 in 2023 to 1,664. This is according to the latest preliminary statistics from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. As a personal injury law firm that serves car crash victims in Poughkeepsie, we’ve… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 371 car crashes in New Paltz, NY, including 58 that caused personal injuries. That’s slightly over one crash a day, and there are a number of initiatives and groups that are working to help lower the number of crashes. However, the number of crashes pales in… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 204 total car crashes in the City of Beacon, including 25 that caused personal injuries. That’s a little over one crash every other day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When… Read More »

According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 459 total car crashes across Wappinger and Wappingers Falls, NY, including 141 that caused personal injuries. That’s well over one crash a day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes. When compared… Read More »