Driving a car is somewhat a right of passage. It gives a person a measure of independence, and yet it can be one of the riskiest things someone does every day. I hear you exclaim! But, I haven’t been in a car accident for years. Is it really that dangerous? Well, not to sound too extreme it is probably worth taking into account all of the statistics and factors to get a better understanding of why accidents on the road happen & what times. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the time of day has a lot to do with when fatal collisions occur. It is because night time simply makes driving more difficult due to visibility being reduced. It’s a simple fact, and yet it isn’t the only reason. Drink driving, speeding & driving without wearing a seatbelt are more likely to take place during the night than at any other time of the day.

Speeding on the Road

Speeding plays a big part in fatal car accidents, with it being a factor in 30% of fatalities, and according to NHTSA alcohol played a part in 18% of fatal car accidents during the day and 54% at night. So, what are the most dangerous times to drive a car? Well listed below they are:

• Between the times of 5 pm and 7 pm, this is due to the amount of traffic on the roads due to the daily commute.
• Saturday tends to have the biggest number of fatal car crashes over any other day.
• Surprisingly, the month of August has a higher number of fatal road traffic accidents than any other month.
• For any single day, the 4^th of July has the highest number of fatal car accidents than any other day.
• In 2007 the Thanksgiving holiday weekend was the deadliest weekend for driving a car.

Other factors that contribute to fatal road traffic accidents is using a cell phone while driving, whether it is speaking on the phone or text. According to the AAA using a mobile device increases the risk of being in a car accident by almost four times. Another factor that is adding to the number of fatalities is when drivers and passengers are not wearing seat belts. Wearing a seatbelt will reduce the chances of serious injury if involved in a collision.

Poor Weather Conditions

Adverse weather conditions also increase the risk of being involved in a collision. Wet weather, poor visibility, and snowy or icy conditions are an obvious contributor to accidents, yet drivers often neglect to take this into consideration by going at speeds far too fast for such conditions. According to Ray Tyson of the NHTSA, 95% of car accidents are caused by human error. When it comes to dealing with the aftermath of any serious car accident, it is always worth consulting a lawyer for legal advice to get help with car accident claims. Getting a professional opinion on how to proceed will in the long term save you time and in many cases get you the injury compensation you deserve. Being involved in a car accident that was the fault of some other driver can be truly frustrating. With around 95% of accidents being a human error the chances that there is someone to blame and get compensation from is pretty high. It, therefore, would be a wise move to get legal advice in the event an accident has happened to you.