Every day, drivers are exposed to dangers on the road, whether it’s poor weather conditions, risky drivers, or driver fatigue. With so many hazards on the road, researchers tried to identify what time drivers are exposed to the highest number of risks. Our Houston car accident attorneys explain what the most dangerous times are to drive.
An average of 12 people are killed between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., according to the IIHS. Researchers discovered that those rates are the highest during any time of the day. In fact, over 14,000 people were killed in the 5 p.m. hour in 2007.
However, 5 p.m. isn’t the most dangerous time on the road. Hours between midnight and 4 a.m. are the most dangerous time to drive. According to AAA, this time has the highest number of fatalities when calculated as a percentage with the number of cars on the road. This means that 5.87 per 100 million people on the road will be killed. IISH also discovered that weekends have the highest number of crash victims—nearly 140 deaths occur on Saturdays and Sundays.
The major factors that contribute to midnight road hazards are drunk driving, speeding, and driver fatigue. According to the NHTSA, 49 percent of fatal crashes occurring during the night, and most of these cars were traveling nearly three times faster compared to daytime hours.
If you were injured in a car accident, regardless of the time of day, you might be eligible to seek compensation. The Houston car accident lawyers at Daspit Law Firm have years of experience helping those injured in car accidents get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. If you have lost wages or you have hefty medical expenses, our legal team has the skills and experience needed to help you.
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