What Causes Car Wrecks?
Motor vehicle wrecks all trace back to a few common causes: driver mistakes (such as driver inattention and distracted driving), equipment failure, or poor roadway design and maintenance. Over 95% of all car crashes are caused by issues with the way drivers operate their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports on the Most Common Causes of Wrecks The NHTSA tracks car accident data and compiles regular reports on the frequency of wrecks, severity of collisions and the cause of wrecks. Of the top six causes of crashes in NHTSA reports, five are direct issues with the way people behave behind the wheel, and the last reason is an indirect result of poor driving. The six most common causes of wrecks, according to NHTSA reports, are: • Distracted Drivers • Driver Fatigue • Drunk Driving • Speeding • Aggressive Driving • Weather In the first five situations, the driver issues are obvious; drivers not behaving in a responsible manner that promotes safety on the road
