Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Three-quarters of all fatal car accidents occur in urban areas or withing 5 miles of an urban area, according to new research released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
As reported earlier this month on Chicago Car Accident Lawyers blog, Chicago is the third-most congested urban area in the country after Los Angeles and New York, leading to an increased risk of serious or fatal Chicago car accidents.
In Illinois, the numbers are even more striking — 94 percent — or 19 of every 20 fatal accidents — occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
-95 percent of speed-related traffic fatalities in Illinois occur in and around urban areas.
-95 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents in Illinois occur in and around urban areas.
-99 percent of fatal Illinois pedestrian accidents occur in and around urban areas.
-96 percent of fatal Illinois trucking accidents occur in and around urban areas.
-94 percent of fatal Illinois drunk driving accidents occur in and around urban areas.
Nationwide, the numbers trend lower than they do in Illinois but are still striking:
-More than half (53 percent) of fatal motorcycle crashes occur in urban areas — 9 in 10 fatal motorcycle crashes occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
-74 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas — while 95 percent occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
-About one-third of fatal trucking accidents occur in urban areas — 83 percent occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
-Two-third of all interstate highway fatalities occur within 2.5 miles of an urban area.
-85 percent of all speed-related fatal traffic crashes occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
-86 percent of all fatal drunk driving accidents occur within 10 miles of an urban area.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the Chicago car accident attorneys and the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Abels & Annes offer free and confidential appointments to discuss your rights. Call (866) 99-ABELS. There is no fee unless you win.