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The Heightened Risk of Car Accidents During the Holidays
In Alabama in 2021, there was a traffic crash every 3 minutes and 27 seconds. That same year, 986 people lost their lives in 887 fatal crashes. Speeding, driving distracted, drugs and alcohol, not wearing your seat belt – all of these are significant contributors to car accidents. Those numbers increase during the holidays…. Read More »
Car Accidents and The Holidays
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) data, the state recorded 23 car crash fatalities from December 16th to January 1st, 2017. The victims included 16 car drivers, 4 passengers, 2 pedestrians, and 1 bicyclist. Out of the total 20 victims killed while traveling in vehicles, 11 were not using a seat belt…. Read More »