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California Traffic Accident Facts – The Statistics are Alarming!

Driving a motor vehicle, such as a truck, motorcycle, car or SUV, has dangers that we generally do not even consider. Drivers, who are distracted, intoxicated or careless, can cause serious accidents that can lead to traumatic injuries and death. Every year in California, thousands of people are injured in traffic collisions and many more are killed.

According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2007 alone, there were 501,908 traffic accidents across the state. That same year, there were 3,557 fatal motor vehicle accidents and 184,994 injury accidents.

The California Highway Patrol also reported the following facts regarding traffic collisions in 2007:

• 192,387 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents.
• Among those injured, 13,378 were not wearing seat belts.
• There were 3,967 fatalities from traffic accidents.
• A traffic accident was reported every one minute and three seconds.
• Someone was killed every two hours and twelve minutes in a motor vehicle accident.
• Someone was injured every one minute and 58 seconds in a traffic collision.
  

• Children under the age of 15 made up a large percentage of pedestrian accident victims (21.1%) and bicycle accident victims (19.6%).
  

• 465 people were killed in motorcycle crashes.
• 11,172 people were injured in motorcycle accidents.
• Speed was a major factor in fatal and injury accidents.

These facts and statistics are alarming and bring to light the dangers imposed by other drivers and also roadway defects. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation, depending on who was to blame for your crash and should contact a car accident lawyer. Call Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers today at 1-800-350-8888 for a free legal consultation. We have been helping injured accident victims for nearly 30 years and can help you.

* Source: California Highway Patrol - 2007 California Quick Collision Facts

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