Auto Accident Statistics – Answers
Helen asks…
What are the statistics on auto accident fatalities?
I want to know the statistics on auto accident fatalities. Mostly in the non alcoholic and non drug accidents…..
admin answers:
There were approximately 6,289,000 reported auto accidents in the U.S.
About 3,200,000 people were injured in car accidents and 41,345 lost their lives
38% of car accident fatalities involved alcohol
4,695 pedestrians were killed in auto accidents
63% of car accident fatalities were attributed to passengers who were not wearing a seat belt.
Sandra asks…
Where can I find winter weather auto accidents statistics?
I am trying to find the amount of auto related accidents and deaths in the us due to winter weather. Can any one tell me where I might look. I have been trying many different searches but no real luck so far.
admin answers:
Himalay
Linda asks…
Where are there statistics relating text messaging and auto fatalities?
I am trying to find statistical data between text messaging and auto accident and fatalities.
Does anyone know of any valid links?
admin answers:
I just wrote a paper on this for cognitive psychology. Go to Google Scholar … And type in text messaging and driving and you will find a lot of scholarly links that will help you out.
One of the most interesting facts I found was that texting and driving slows your reaction time to that of a 70 year old attentive driver. Its a startling fact.
Good Luck!
Carol asks…
What should i do in a no fault auto accident?
A few days ago, i got into an car accident. The situation was that I entered an intersection to make a left turn. The light was green. I waited in the intersection to make the left turn, yielding to oncoming traffic. While waiting the light went from yellow then to red. After the light turned red i went ahead with the left turn to get out of the intersection.An oncoming car ran the light and hit me. When the police came, NO citation was issued to either party. Reason being the other parties unclear description to what happened. As far as i was concerned we were both going to take care of our own cars. The other parties insurance company then called me a few days later informing me they were making a claim against me and the accident was my fault because i ” failed to yield”. I was then instructed by my insurance agent to file a claim to protect myself. The problem with this whole thing is there was no witnesses on the light colors during the accident. I was told in that case the insurance companies go off of statistics. Which in that case most of the time the person making the left turn is at fault. I want to know if there is anything i can do? This is my first accident and i would really appreciate some advice.
admin answers:
Tell your insurance claims adjuster your version of the facts. Depending on which lane the point of impact happened, you may have less fault than the other driver. Just because the other driver had a green light, they have the duty not to enter into an intersection until the intersection has been cleared and it is safe to enter the intersection. ALWAYS try to get a witnesses information when ever you get in an accident if you have any. Otherwise it is word against word, BUT you will most likely have a portion of the blame for the person turning left usually does own most of the blame.
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