Goshen, IN Personal Injury Attorneys Represent Those Injured in Seasonal Auto Accidents

Indiana Accident Law Firm Focuses on Helping Victims of Car Crashes

Nearly 2,000 fatalities occur and over 135,000 people are injured each year in accidents resulting from icy and snowy roads. Over 70 percent of the nation’s roads are located in snowy areas that receive more than five inches of snow each year, and according to Ice Road Safety, most of the accidents and deaths occurring on snowy or icy roads happen in the Midwest and the areas surrounding the Great Lakes. The states with the most average deaths include Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and New York.

Winter Weather Accident Statistics

Here are more cold weather accident statistics:

• Each year since 1995, snowstorms cost the U.S. $1.2 billion and cause about four percent of all the motor vehicle accidents in the nation.
• Slushy or snowy pavement leads to a 30 to 40 percent speed reduction on major roadways.
• Ice, sleet, and snow on roads lead to more than 116,000 injuries each year.
• According to the FHWA, the first snowfall of the year is significantly more dangerous to motorists than subsequent winter storms.
• In addition to reduced visibility, snowstorms cause black ice, which makes driving extremely dangerous and unpredictable.

Approximately 74 percent of all weather-related automobile crashes are the result of wet roadways. Sleet and snow cause 13 percent of the accidents, while foggy conditions lead to approximately three percent.

Contact a Competent Goshen, IN Personal Injury Lawyer

If you sustained serious injuries in an accident that occurred in winter driving conditions, contact Kelly Law Offices online or call 1-800-859-8800 to set up your free initial consultation and discuss your potential for recovery today.