Car accidents have been occurring more and more over the years. If you have been in a car accident, know that you are not alone. We at GA Injury Advocates have compiled a list of eye-opening statistics on Georgia car accidents. Keep reading to learn more.
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Statistics On Georgia Car Accidents
The following statistics come from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Data Report.
- Number of traffic accidents: 385,221
- Number of persons seriously injured in traffic accidents: 19,405
- Number of traffic deaths: 1,554
- Average crashes per day: 1,055
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Types of vehicles and people involved in fatal Georgia accidents:
- Passenger cars: 583
- Pickup Trucks: 216
- Utility Trucks: 210
- Vans: 39
- Other Light Trucks: 2
- Large Trucks: 33
- Busses: 4
- Others/Unknown Occupants: 30
- Motorcycles: 172
- Pedestrians: 232
- Bicyclists and other Cyclists: 29
- Other/Unknown Nonoccupants: 4
Types of crashes in fatal Georgia accidents:
- Single Vehicle: 857
- Involving a Large Truck: 179
- Involving Speeding: 266
- Involving a Rollover: 402
- Involving a Roadway Departure: 849
- Involving an Intersection: 362
Leading causes of accidents on Georgia roads:
- Impaired driving
- Failure to wear safety belts
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Failure to wear helmets
- Jaywalking
- Senior driving-related
Fatal Car Accident Statistics in Georgia
- Total number of traffic fatalities: 1,554
- Number of traffic fatalities in rural areas: 603
- Number of traffic fatalities in urban areas: 951
Leading causes of fatal crashes in Georgia:
- Driver condition
- Unsafe or illegal speed
- Wrong side of the road
- Failure to yield
- Driver lost control
- Alcohol or drug impaired
- Following too closely
- Disregarding of stop/signal
Top 10 Georgia Counties with Fatal Accidents
- Fulton County: 129
- Dekalb County: 80
- Gwinnett County: 61
- Cobb County: 59
- Clayton County: 48
- Chatham County: 43
- Hall County: 31
- Bibb County: 28
- Muscogee County: 27
- Bartow County: 26
These 10 counties account for 532 fatal accidents – roughly 1/3 the total number of fatal accidents in all of Georgia. All other counties have 1,022 fatalities total.
Accidents Distribution by Month: In the State of Georgia
Contact a Georgia Personal Injury Attorney
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash in Georgia, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for the losses and damages suffered. To ensure that you get the maximum compensation for your case, reach out to the dedicated Georgia car accident attorneys at Georgia Injury Advocates. We have the experience, knowledge, and resources needed to effectively pursue your claim. To arrange a consultation, call us today at (770) 766-0555.
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