News Releases

AAA Texas Offers Tips on Protecting Lives and Property Ahead of Severe Storms

By Daniel Armbruster April 16, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As the National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe weather for parts of Texas, Wednesday evening, AAA Texas is reminding drivers and home owners about the hazards they may encounter, as a precaution. From hail, high winds and fallen trees to...

Distracted Drivers Cause 95,000 Crashes Statewide in One Year; AAA Launches New Public Service Announcements in Texas

By Daniel Armbruster April 03, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Corporate Information

Coppell, TX — As April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Texas is reminding drivers: “Don’t Drive Intoxicated – Don’t Drive Intexticated”. Drivers reportedly caused 95,639 distracted driving crashes on Texas roadways in 2018, according to new numbers...

AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and Recommendations

By Daniel Armbruster February 28, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Driving in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. In the event of possible winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned to weather forecasts prior to a long-distance drive or before driving in isolated areas. Motorists should...

AAA Texas: Americans are Spending More Time Driving; 70 Billion Hours Behind the Wheel

By Daniel Armbruster February 26, 2019 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Americans spend an additional 20 minutes driving each week compared to 2014, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Over the course of the year, Americans collectively spent 70 billion hours behind the wheel- an eight...

AAA Texas: This Super Bowl Sunday, “Don’t Drive Intoxicated. Don’t Drive Intexticated.”

By Daniel Armbruster January 30, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The Super Bowl is set for Sun., Feb. 3, and families all over Texas are planning parties to watch the big game. AAA Texas urges partygoers and party hosts to plan ahead to keep themselves and their guests safe this weekend.

AAA Texas: Average 40 Fatalities During Recent Labor Day Holiday Period, Warns Drivers ‘Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated’

By Joshua Zuber August 28, 2018 Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: Average 40 fatalities during Recent Labor Day Holiday Period, Warns Drivers ‘Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive...

Are You ‘Intexticated?’ AAA Launches Initiative to Reduce Deadly Distracted Driving

By Daniel Armbruster April 03, 2018 Corporate Information, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month begins, AAA Texas is launching a new, multi-year initiative that aims to reduce deaths and injuries as a result of cell phone use by drivers.

AAA Texas: Be Alert and Prepared When Driving in the Rain

By Daniel Armbruster March 27, 2018 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — (Coppell, TX) –As the National Weather Service has placed much of North Texas under a Flash Flood Watch and with rainfall in the forecast today and tomorrow, AAA Texas is reminding drivers about the hazards they may encounter over the next few days...