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How Much Does Speed Contribute To Car Collisions

How Much Does Speed Contribute To Car Collisions

DOES SPEED CONTRIBUTE TO CAR COLLISIONS AND CAR ACCIDENTS?

Yes, speed is a major contributing factor to car collisions and accidents. Driving at excessive speeds increases the likelihood of losing control of the vehicle and reduces the amount of time a driver has to react to unexpected events on the road, such as sudden stops or turns. Additionally, the force of impact increases with speed, which can cause more severe injuries or damage to vehicles.

WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY ABOUT SPEED AND CAR CRASHES?

Research has consistently shown that speed is a major contributing factor in car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speed was a factor in approximately 26% of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2019. Additionally, the NHTSA states that the risk of a fatal crash increases significantly as speed increases, with the risk of death doubling for each 10 mph increase above 50 mph.

A World Health Organization (WHO) report found that increased speed is a major risk factor for road traffic injuries, and that reducing speed can significantly decrease the number of crashes and the severity of injuries. The report also notes that speed limits that are set too high can contribute to an increase in speed-related crashes.

In general, research indicates that reducing speed can significantly decrease the number of crashes and the severity of injuries.

DOES SPEED CONTRIBUTE TO CAR COLLISIONS AND CAR ACCIDENTS?

Yes, speed is a major contributing factor to car collisions and accidents. Driving at excessive speeds increases the likelihood of losing control of the vehicle and reduces the amount of time a driver has to react to unexpected events on the road, such as sudden stops or turns. Additionally, the force of impact increases with speed, which can cause more severe injuries or damage to vehicles.

WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY ABOUT SPEED AND CAR CRASHES?

Research has consistently shown that speed is a major contributing factor in car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speed was a factor in approximately 26% of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2019. Additionally, the NHTSA states that the risk of a fatal crash increases significantly as speed increases, with the risk of death doubling for each 10 mph increase above 50 mph.

A World Health Organization (WHO) report found that increased speed is a major risk factor for road traffic injuries, and that reducing speed can significantly decrease the number of crashes and the severity of injuries. The report also notes that speed limits that are set too high can contribute to an increase in speed-related crashes.

In general, research indicates that reducing speed can significantly decrease the number of crashes and the severity of injuries.

If you have been hurt by a speeding driver and you need to know your options you should call us at 423-892-5533 or email us at office@dennisandking.com or chat with us right on this website. Dennis and King can help, even if you don’t hire us.

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