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- 115 people are killed every day in car accidents in the United StatesCar-Accidents.com: Car Accident Statistics
- On average, someone dies in a car crash every 13 minutes in the U.S.Car-Accidents.com: Car Accident Statistics
- Annual US car accident dollar damages: About $230 billionCar-Accidents.com: Car Accident Statistics
- In 2006, 38,588 fatal car crashes occurred in the United StatesFatality Analysis Reporting System: National Statistics
- Of the 6.1 million car accidents reported in the U.S. in 2005, less than 1% resulted in fatalitiesFatality Analysis Reporting System: National Statistics
- The deadliest interstate in the U.S. is Interstate 15, from the Nevada border to Southern CaliforniaCar Accidents.com: The Most Dangerous Roads in America
- Approximately 35 people are arrested for drunk driving on the I-5 near San Diego, America's "drunkest" interstateCar Accidents.com: The Most Dangerous Roads in America
- 80% of car crashes occur within 3 seconds of the driver having been distractedCNN: It's official: Distracted drivers are dangerous (April 21, 2006)
- About 22% of car accidents occur when drivers are tiredCNN: It's official: Distracted drivers are dangerous (April 21, 2006)
- According to a World Health Organization and World Bank report, the number of fatal car crashes is expected to increase by 65% by the year 2020SixWise.com: 6 Most Common Causes of Automobile Crashes (July 20, 2008)
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An estimated 6 million car accidents occur annually in the United States alone.Fatality Analysis Reporting System: National Statistics In order, the top three reasons behind car crashes in the U.S. are: Distracted drivers, drowsy drivers and drunk drivers.SixWise.com: The 6 Most Common Causes of Automobile Crashes (July 20, 2008)
Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
- Constantly scan the road ahead
- Be aware of your blind spots and those of other drivers
- Ensure that your car is well maintained
- Avoid driving at night
- Maintain control of the wheel by using both handsEdmunds.com: Top 10 Editors' Tips to Prevent a Car Accident
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Car Crashes Questions
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Notable Car Crashes
- Wikipedia: List of people who died in road accidents
- CarAccidents.com: Car Accident Deaths
- Who2?: Celebrity Death By Car
- BBC On This Day: September 30, 1955: James Dean killed in car smash
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