Tech that lets you knows about a crash ahead of time: A Chicago-headquartered startup plays a role in road safety by curbing accidents between drivers and emergency vehicles.

HAAS Alert, a Chicago-based startup, is playing a significant role in road safety by reducing accidents between drivers and emergency vehicles in Michigan. The company's Safety Cloud software allows first responder agencies to send alerts to drivers about accidents, construction, or other incidents impacting traffic on their route. These alerts appear as warning triangles or collision illustrations in certain GPS navigation systems. HAAS Alert has partnered with various navigation app providers, including Waze and Apple Maps, and has integrated its software into Stellantis vehicles. The company has also established partnerships with emergency vehicle manufacturers and offers a subscription-based broadcasting service to first responder agencies. HAAS Alert's Detroit office in Newlab at Michigan Central has facilitated connections with automotive manufacturers and local customers. The company has over 3,500 customers worldwide, with 50 in Michigan alone. [Extracted from the article]