Bad Car Accidents

While it’s true that any car accident can be considered a bad car accident, especially if you’re involved, most insurance companies consider accidents involving serious injury, loss of life, or extensive property damage to be significant events. Drivers who have been the cause of bad car accidents often find their premiums skyrocket, and in some cases their coverage may be dropped altogether.
Over forty thousand people in the United States die each year as a result of bad car accidents. While it’s true a bad car accident can occur at any time, statistically there are certain times when bad car accidents are more likely to occur. Deaths as a result of bad car accidents are more likely to occur on the following dates:
• July 4
• July 3
• December 23
• August 3
• January 1
• August 6
• August 4
• August 12
• July 2
• September 2

You’ll notice that most of the above dates center on major holidays and prime vacation periods. The increased number of drivers on the road is certainly a factor, but alcohol is also a major factor in causing bad car accidents.
The most bad car accidents occur on Saturday than on any other weekday, and the most bad car accidents occur weekend evenings from 9 pm to 10 pm.
Here are additional lists that break down the occurrence of bad car accidents:
Most Bad Car Accidents by Month:
1. August
2. October
3. July
4. November
5. September

Most Bad Car Accidents by Day of the Week:
1. Saturday
2. Friday
3. Thursday
4. Wednesday
5. Monday
6. Tuesday
7. Sunday

Most Bad Car Accidents by Time of Day:
1. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
2. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
3. 9:00 – Midnight
4. Noon - 3:00 p.m.
5. Midnight - 3:00 a.m.

While you probably can’t avoid driving during the above times and dates, you should be extra careful when you’re out on the road during those times.

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