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When Are Car Accidents Most Likely to Occur?

By Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. on July 25, 2012

As any Washington resident who has been in a car accident knows, car accidents can occur at any time on any day. Statistically, however, certain days and months are more likely to see car accidents than others, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

A recent NHTSA study of deadly car accidents found that the rate of accidents follows a trend that keeps pace with the seasons. Summer sees more car accidents than winter, due to the larger number of vehicles on the road as families head out to enjoy the nice weather or to go on vacation. Read the rest »