Automobile Accidents: What Are the Chances...
Submitted by anonymous on Tue, 2009-12-22 10:23
22%
…that a crash occurring at an intersection will be fatal?
2%
…that you can drive safely while multi-tasking?
78%
…that a crash is caused by driver distractions?
<32%
…that a crash is caused by alcohol-impaired driving?
11x as likely
…that a crash will result from driving under the influence?
23x as likely
…that a crash will result from texting and driving?
33%
…that a crash is related to speeding?
59%
…that a crash only involves one vehicle?
…that a crash will occur at an intersection? 40%
And remember…
271 feet
The stopping distance of the average car traveling at 60 mph - almost the length of a football field.
12:00 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday
Time and day of week when most fatal car crashes occur.
The above statistics were accumulated in an article entitled, "Dead Man Driving" by Oliver Broudy, Men’s Magazine, December 2009.
