Most Car Accidents by State

The most important thing following any accident is your health, well-being, and safety. Even if it’s a minor fender bender, make sure to move your vehicle to a safe location and perform a self-check for injuries.

Next, you’ll want to take photos and videos of the accident scene if you’re able. These will serve as evidence later on in the legal process, as will any eyewitness testimony police collect during the process. However, if you've been injured, this all changes. You should prioritize seeking medical attention above all, even if you suspect your injuries to only be minor.

After you’ve sought treatment, you’ll have a much better understanding of the total amount of damage you sustained. With both your medical record and repair expenses in hand, you’ll speak with your insurance company and file a claim. If their offer doesn’t reflect the rightful value, you can enlist the help of a personal injury attorney and advocate for fair and full compensation.

35% of fatal accidents involve someone driving under the influence, accounting for more than 13,000 fatalities in 2020. They occur most frequently between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. and are most common in Montana, where 51% of fatalities were the result of impaired driving in some capacity. Alternatively, New Jersey was the safest state, and Mississippi has the lowest percentage of impaired driving fatal accidents.

The increased availability of ride-sharing applications has reduced drunk driving, but it hasn’t eliminated such irresponsible behavior entirely. Make sure to plan a ride if you expect to be drinking or use a resource available to you instead of getting behind the wheel.

Car accidents can cause damage to motor vehicles, pedestrians, and property, leaving multiple parties with bodily or financial damages. Here’s a breakdown of fatal accidents by the type of vehicle involved.

1. Passenger vehicles – 20,868
2. Small Trucks – 20,566
3. Motorcycles – 5,715
4. Large Trucks – 4,842
5. Buses – 156

Any accident, regardless of severity, can be life-changing under certain circumstances. Unexpected expenses, serious bodily harm, and contentious insurance companies and at-fault parties can complicate the process, leaving you without the resources you need to recover.

If you weren’t at fault, there’s no reason that you should shoulder the financial burden of the accident. At Morgan & Morgan, we’re here to help ensure you’re compensated swiftly and efficiently, with no upfront fee standing between you and the justice you deserve.

Baltimore, Maryland, has the most car accidents in the United States and ranks fifth in states with above the national average of hard-breaking occurrences. Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts, rank second and third, while Worcester, Massachusetts, and Glendale, California, rank fourth and fifth.

From open parkways to city traffic, each road has its own unique set of hazards. It’s important to always keep a calm head while behind the wheel, limit distractions, and focus on what’s happening around us to reduce our risk of harm. Even so, there are times when an accident is inescapable. Insurance acts as a safety net in most cases, but there are other situations where their offers aren’t enough, or other circumstances require legal action.

If you find yourself in one of them, know that Morgan and Morgan has your back. Complete a free, no-risk case evaluation to get started.

Everyone drives differently at different stages in their lives. Teens and young adults statistically drive faster, whereas more mature people will lay off the gas and take it a little slower. There are exceptions to both these assumptions, of course, but statistics show that a younger age group is most likely to get involved in accidents.

Drivers aged 24 to 35 are involved in more fatal accidents than other age groups, with 7,713 casualties and 490,004 total injuries in 2022. The 35 to 44 age group is the second most likely, while 55 to 64 comes in third.

Regardless of age, a car accident can happen quickly and leave victims on the side of the road with expensive property damage and painful injuries. These tragic events tend to happen when you least suspect them, which is why it’s important to always get behind the wheel in the right headspace. Avoid driving tired, silence notifications on your phone, and follow road signs whenever you have to travel from point A to point B.

Human error is the leading cause of car accidents. Beyond that, driving under the influence is the number one cause of fatal accidents, and speeding comes in second.

• DUI
• Speeding
• Misuse of Seat Belts
• Distracted Driving
• Hit and Run
• Tired Driving

According to the NHTSA, the majority of drowsy driving accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m. They usually involve a single driver, where the motorist runs off the road after falling asleep, but they can also affect other motorists if the drowsy driver crashes into another car. In either case, drowsy driving is a sneaky cause of car accidents and is something we should avoid at all costs.

A driver that’s lost control of their vehicle becomes a danger to all other motorists and pedestrians within the facility. They could regain control and right their vehicle, or they could spin out and cause damage to people and property. Let’s explore which type of motor vehicle accidents were most common in 2020.

Data Provided by Injury Facts.

More than 11 million car accidents happened in 2022, and that’s despite the Covid-19 lockdowns restricting driving in most states. Car accident fatalities follow the same structure as above, with collisions between motor vehicles accounting for the most fatal accidents.

A car accident can cause you harm that persists long after the date of the accident itself. Between physical damage, repair expenses, and overcoming emotional trauma, you’ll have a long road to recovery ahead of you. But don’t worry—the process can get much easier with the right personal injury lawyer by your side.

With $20 billion recovered, 1,000+ trial-ready attorneys, and an extensive track record of recovering full and fair value for our clients, Morgan and Morgan is specially equipped to fight for you as America’s largest personal injury firm. We combine a compassionate approach with successful processes developed over the course of three decades to build up cases the right way, positioning us for the very best possible results starting on day one of your case.

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