The 12 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

• Distracted Driving. Without a doubt, distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents across the country.
• Speeding.
• Drunk Driving.
• Reckless Driving.
• Inclement Weather.
• Running Intersections.
• Teenagers.
• Night Driving.

What causes a car accident?

Distracted drivers are the top cause of car accidents in the U.S. today. Speeding. Speed kills, and traveling above the speed limit is an easy way to cause a car accident. Drunk Driving.

What is one of the two biggest causes of car crashes?

1. Distracted Driving. Distracted driving has always been a leading cause of road accidents but it has only become worse thanks to the proliferation of new distraction triggers such as smartphones.

Why do car accidents happen?

Drivers: Over-speeding, rash driving, violation of rules, failure to understand signs, fatigue, alcohol. Pedestrian: Carelessness, illiteracy, crossing at wrong places moving on carriageway, Jaywalkers.

How many car accidents are caused by litter?

25,000 Accidents are caused in USA each year by litter. 45% of Utahans surveyed have experience damage to their cars due to falling debris from other cars. Litter impacts car insurance rates because 1,000’s of auto accidents are litter-related. Between 1999 and 2001, Arizona reported 5 fatal accidents due to road debris.

How dangerous is littering in America?

The American Litter Scorecard – Top Dangerous States for Litter-Debris (This is a great report by Steve Spacek)-1,100+ Americans are killed annually in litter/debris-caused vehicle accidents (Nat. Hwy Trans. Safety Admin. stats.) The states colored “red” (Dangerous State Powerpoint) are the worst per capita/vehicles registered.

How many animals die from littering each year?

Much of marine wildlife including birds, whales, dolphins and turtles have been found dead with plastic and cigarettes found in their stomachs. An estimated 100,000 sea mammals are killed by plastic litter every year.

Do penalties for littering affect behavior?

However, authorities cannot fine someone unless they actually see them litter and it is impossible to control every street. Undoubtedly, penalties have a real effect on littering behavior, but education and raising awareness is crucial in guaranteeing long-term results.