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Driver-related factors accounted for 82 percent of all collisions and 93 percent of fatal collisions.
Posted on August 10, 2011 by Ronald Todd
There were 631 fatal collisions in 2009, a 12.6 decrease from 2008. There were approximately 33 fatal collisions for every 10,000 non-fatal collisions in 2009. Driver-related factors accounted for 82 percent of all collisions and 93 percent of fatal collisions. Proportional to all fatal collisions, "ran off road" was listed as the most common primary factor. Collisions attributable to driver loss of control accounted for 26 percent of all fatal collisions and seven percent of non-fatal collisions. Among all road classes, collisions on county roads and US routes were most likely to have involved fatalities in 2009.
- Collisions involving distracted driving from cell phone use were most likely from 12am to 2:59am.
- Alcohol-related and hit-and-run collisions were most likely to have occurred from 12am - 5:59am on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Aggressive driving collisions were most likely to have occurred from 12pm - 5:59pm.
As you can see, the statistics are staggering. Driver-related factors account for the majority of all collisions and fatal traffic accidents in Indiana. What do you do if you or a loved one has been involved in a horrific car accident Indiana? Contact an aggressive personal injury lawyer who has your family's best interest at heart. At the law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C., we know the difficulties you've endured and understand the road ahead. You need an attorney who fully understands Indiana's personal injury laws and will fight for your rights. It doesn't take a large law firm; it takes one dedicated attorney who will work personally with you to get your family the compensation and help it deserves.
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