Common Car Accident Causes in Fitzgerald and Tifton

Vehicle crashes are almost always caused by the mistakes or carelessness of a driver. In fact, research suggests that 94 percent of all crashes are caused by human error. That human error takes many forms, including drunk driving, excessive speeding or distraction behind the wheel.

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Leading Causes of Car Accidents

Drunk Driving

Nearly 300 people in Georgia are killed in alcohol-related vehicle crashes every year. Impaired driving includes driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In 2015, nearly one-third of all vehicle fatalities involved drunk driving.

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Distracted Driving

According to the National Safety Council, at least 28 percent of all vehicle crashes are caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving includes talking or texting on a cell phone, eating or drinking or using a car stereo while driving.

Speeding

You have seen drivers commonly driving 20 or 30 mph over the posted speed limit. Around 200 people die in speeding-related crashes in Georgia every year.

Running a Red Light or Stop Sign

Failure to obey stop signs, yield signs or other traffic signs and signals are some of the most common forms of reckless driving. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that running a red light causes 900 deaths and 2,000 injuries every year in the United States.

Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving is surprisingly common among drivers in the United States. Over one-third of drivers surveyed admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel at some point in their lives. AAA found that 21 percent of fatal crashes and 13 percent of crashes resulting in severe injuries involve a fatigued driver.

Unsafe Lane Changes

When a driver fails to notice another vehicle while shifting lanes or fails to signal before changing lanes, they can collide with neighboring vehicles or cause another vehicle to veer off the road.

Following Too Closely

Tailgating is one of the most dangerous reckless driving practices. It dramatically reduces the ability of the following vehicle to avoid rear-end collisions. Tailgating is often considered to be a hallmark of aggressive driving.

Sharp Curves

Drivers must be careful when approaching a curve. Losing control along a dangerous curve can cause catastrophic injuries.

Tire Blowouts

Tire blowouts often cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle. Oftentimes, the blowout is caused by a manufacturing error or a poorly maintained tire.

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