According to 2022 car accident statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 42,514 deaths from car crash accidents in the United States. 2022 car accident statistics also show that 1,175 died in car accidents in New York alone.
An auto accident death is tragic. These sudden and unexpected deaths are stressful and emotional experiences for survivors, families, and friends.
Each year, tens of thousands of people die from car wreck injuries across the United States. A car wreck fatality can have several causes. Driver error, weather, size of the vehicles, number of vehicles involved, point of impact, or mechanical failures are just a few of those factors. If your loved one was killed in a traffic accident, a New York car accident lawyer can help.
According to car wreck reports, the major causes of fatal car accidents include:
Leading factors for all car crashes in New York City in 2023 included:
Based on this data, driver negligence or recklessness appears to be the biggest contributing factor to fatal car crashes.
Thousands of people are seriously injured in car accidents every year. Statistics show that on average, there are 12,093 hospitalizations annually in the state of New York due to car accidents.
The highest rates of hospitalizations are among:
Car crashes annually in New York are the second leading cause of hospitalizations and third leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits. Moreover, motor vehicle injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in New York.
A car crash death or injuries can have serious financial, physical, and emotional implications. If you have been injured in an accident, or lost a loved one, due to another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you to file a car accident claim or wrongful death claim.
While statistics show that thousands of people are killed in car crashes annually across the United States and in New York, certain times of the day and year seem to account for the most accidents.
In general throughout the year, the peak time for car accidents is between 4:00 p.m. and 7:59 p.m. Specifically, the peak time of day for fatal and non-fatal car crashes is:
Moreover, fatal car crashes tend to happen more often on weekends, particularly on Saturdays.
In 2023, New York City had the highest number of traffic accidents during the following months:
Holidays with higher travel may account for the increase in the number of traffic accidents.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people are either killed or injured in traffic accidents annually in New York City. In 2023, there were 38,108 total crashes in New York City. Of those accidents, 261 people were killed and 51,641 were injured.
Most car wrecks today occur in the four of the five boroughs and, according to historical data, Brooklyn and Queens tend to have the most accidents of New York City neighborhoods.
In April 2024 alone there were 7,048 total crashes in NYC. Of these collisions, 1,710 motorists were injured and 6 died. Brooklyn accounted for 2,294 of these accidents followed by 1,956 traffic accidents in Queens, 1,209 in Manhattan, and 1,175 in the Bronx.
Thousands of people die in car accidents across the United States every year. If your loved one was killed in a motor vehicle accident, our personal injury lawyer is ready to provide you with guidance and support during these difficult times.
At Gregory Spektor & Associates, P.C., we are committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve. We can help you file a wrongful death claim, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent your interests in court. Contact us today for a free consultation.
