Most U.S. States Have More Auto Accidents in Fall Than In Any Other Season
CENTREVILLE, Va., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tens of millions of U.S. drivers are heading this week directly into Danger Season – the time when auto crashes occur most often where they live, CARFAX data shows. Although many might assume that Winter is the most accident-prone season, more than 72% of U.S. drivers – roughly 170 million – live in states where Fall is the peak season for accident damage.
"CARFAX has the most accident and damage information, and sometimes that data can be surprising."Why does Fall have so many accidents? Experts call out these reasons:
"CARFAX has the most accident and damage information, and sometimes that data can be surprising," said Faisal Hasan, General Manager for Data at CARFAX. "The change of seasons is a good time for drivers to see if any new recalls have been issued for their car." Consumers can check on unfixed recalls – for free – at carfax.com/recall.
That doesn't mean Winter isn't dangerous: 23% of drivers live in states where Winter is worst for accidents. Those states are California, Florida, New Jersey, Louisiana and Vermont, and they have a combined 54 million drivers. A few states stand out because they don't follow these patterns: For drivers in Nebraska and Oklahoma, Spring is the most dangerous season, and NewMexicodrivers have the most accidents in Summer.
Drivers can prepare themselves by taking these steps:
Editor's note: Interviews with an expert from CARFAX are available at any time. Please contact Patrick Olsen at PatrickOlsen@carfax.com.
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