Car Accident Statistics in Nevada
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Statistics show that car accidents are a leading cause of severe injuries and unexpected death in Nevada. But there’s always a story behind the numbers ― and many times, it’s the tale of how an entirely preventable crash caused devastating harm to others.
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According to the most information available from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, the leading causes of fatal car crashes in Nevada over a recent five-year period include:
Over the past 10 years, both traffic fatalities and fatal crashes have increased in Nevada. The Office of Traffic Safety reports 285 fatal crashes resulted in 304 deaths in a single recent year. That same year, car accidents were responsible for more than 1,000 severe injuries in the state.
Consider these other Nevada car accident statistics:
The statistics also highlighted the various drivers, passengers, and non-motorists involved in accidents across Nevada during the study period, such as:
Even though Nevada is largely a rural state, a significant majority of crashes occur in the state’s more urban areas. Data shows about 31 percent of all fatal crashes occur in rural areas, while 69 percent of fatal accidents occur in urban environments.
The most common time of day for fatal crashes in Nevada isn’t the dead of night but instead during the evening when many drivers commute home. About 19 percent of all fatal crashes happened from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
According to the Office of Traffic Safety, male drivers accounted for about 71 percent of all at-fault drivers involved in fatal crashes. In addition, males were overrepresented in motorcycle fatalities, bicycle accident deaths, and crashes among older drivers and younger ones.
Males were also less likely to wear seat belts or motorcycle helmets, according to the statistics. Men were also more likely to be at fault in distracted driving and impaired driving collisions in Nevada.
The counties with the largest number of fatal car accidents in Nevada are:
Unsurprisingly, the top two counties are home to two of Nevada’s biggest cities — Las Vegas and Reno.
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