It may not be surprising to hear car accidents are more likely to occur during particular types of weather patterns. It probably is not a great idea to go on a joy ride during a snow blizzard, for example. But did you know that there are particular days of the year—regardless of weather—during which car accidents are statistically more likely to happen? The car accident attorney is keenly aware of this fact. The Aranda Law Firm wants to promote awareness about these dangerous driving days. This way, we hope to encourage safe driving practices and defensive driving. Here are the three of the riskiest days of the year to be on the road.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to get together with friends and family for camping and backyard barbecues. It is also a common day for auto accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 400 people are killed in car accidents during Memorial Day Weekend each year. Forty-four percent of these deaths are related to alcohol use. On top of these 400 fatalities, Memorial Day driving accounts for thousands of other driving-related injuries as well.
“Black Wednesday”
Thanksgiving weekend is an incredibly busy traveling time, and it is also one of the most common times for DUI arrests. Because so many drivers hit the road on Wednesday, the traffic can be intense. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is also one of the busiest nights of the year for social drinking at bars. High traffic volumes combined with heavy drinking have resulted in countless car accidents, and people have begun to refer to this day as “Black Wednesday”.
Daylight Savings Time
Whether we are falling back or springing forward, our internal clocks take a while to catch up with daylight saving time. It is like sociological jet lag, so to speak. And that jet lag has consequences. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, there is a 17 percent increase in traffic fatalities on the Monday after Daylight Savings. Make sure to buckle up and head to work slightly early on this dangerous driving day.
An El Paso Car Accident Attorney Defends Victims of Negligent Driving
Car accidents can occur on any day and at any time, of course. Drivers should be extra attentive during Memorial Day, Black Wednesday, and the day after Daylight Savings. Defensive driving is imperative, and travelers may want to seek out other modes of transportation during these times. If you live in the greater El Paso area and have been the victim of negligent driving on any day of the year, a car accident attorney can assist you. Marco Aranda is a car accident attorney who specializes in personal injury settlements. If you have questions about your particular situation, contact the Aranda Law Firm for details.
