Car Accident Statistics: Fatalities

Car accident statistics change every year, and every year, about 1.3 million people lose their lives due to traffic accidents. Between 20 and 50 million more people suffer serious injuries. Many of them remain with one type of disability after a traffic accident.

In addition to life-threatening injuries, traffic accidents also cause significant financial losses. Thus, people who experience a traffic accident can lose a lot of money in damages, as well as the state, which may incur expenses as a result.

Who is most at risk?

Injuries sustained in traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for young people aged 5 to 29. Apart from young people, the most people who lose their lives in a traffic accident are 73% men compared to much less women. And these are also young men up to 29 years old. Women are very careful when it comes to driving in traffic, and for this reason the percentage of deaths in traffic accidents is lower for women.

What do other statistics show?

Other researches over the years show us that the most people who died in traffic accidents were between the ages of 15 and 64, and during the last 10 years the death rate per 100,000 inhabitants decreased for children under 5 and for those aged 65 to 74.

Tips for safe driving

When you drive, always try to fasten your seat belt on time and get into the habit of wearing it immediately upon entering the vehicle. Always respect traffic restrictions and signs and never, NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or other opiates, as you will endanger other road users. If you go on the road with a broken or damaged car, you should know that this can also put other people on the road in danger. Always focus on driving and follow the traffic from the sides as well as on the rearview mirror and be maximally focused.

It’s important to be alert and ready to react in a way that keeps everyone on the road safe, and you have to be careful because other drivers will make mistakes just like you can. Therefore, you have to be careful in order to react in time if the other driver makes a mistake.
When an ambulance approaches you, pull over to the right side of the road and stop.

Car security check

Before you start your journey, it is a good idea to check the car. First of all, turn on all the lights and in this way check that all the lights are working properly. After that, be sure to check whether all direction indicators are working and whether there is any fluid leaking from the vehicle. Don’t forget your tires. If they look flat, stop by a gas station or air repair shop before a long drive.

What can you do if a car accident happens?

First of all, make sure that you and your passengers are okay, and if you notice that someone needs emergency help, the first step is to call 911 and wait for professional help.

Stay at the scene of the accident because staying at the scene will help settle liability and ensure that everyone involved is safe. Additionally, most states have laws against fleeing the scene after a crash. It is very important that you request contact information from eyewitnesses. Witnesses can help determine liability in a car accident. Have the police officer at the scene file an official report as police reports can help claims adjusters process your claim quickly and efficiently.

Accident statistics are actually very sad data, but also warning for everyone else.

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