The six most common causes of car accidents
Here is a link to an interesting article that sets out the 6 most common causes of car accidents. Here are some highlights from the article:
- The first automobile crash related fatality occurred in London, England in 1896; since then the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 25,000,000 people have died in automobile related accidents
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that automobile accidents are the leading cause of death in persons aged 3 to 33 years
- Worldwide close to 1,200,000 people die each year on the roads.
The six leading causes of automobile accidents are:
1. Distracted drivers
2. Driver fatigue
3. Drunk driving
4. Speeding
5. Aggressive driving
6. Weather