As we move into the fall, there will likely be a drop in fatal car accidents. This decline will mostly involve one specific age group: Teenage drivers. They are going to cause fewer fatal car accidents in the fall than they did over the summer, and everyone will be slightly safer as a result.
The reason for this decline in fatalities during the fall is actually just because the summer sees a spike in deadly teen crashes. Fatal accidents always go up over the summer, to the point that organizations refer to this as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” For teenagers and those who have to share the road with them, this is when fatal accident risks are highest.
Going back to school
But that changes in the fall, as young drivers go back to school and spend time in class, rather than on the road. By taking some of these drivers out of the equation – or at least reducing the amount of time that they spend behind the wheel – the fatality rate drops.
In many cases, the reason for these teen accidents is that drivers lack experience. They may have only been driving for a few months or perhaps a few years. It takes time for them to become safe drivers, which will happen as they gain experience – and explains the drop in fatality rates for drivers in their 20s.
But as these teens learn how to drive safely, they are still going to cause some serious car accidents. Those who suffer significant injuries or endure the death of a loved one need to be sure they know how to seek financial compensation.
