Statistics Show that Most Accidents Happen Close to Home

Snow in the forecast for today. Many students were ecstatic with the thoughts snow day without school. Many parents feel happy not working day due to weather conditions. Many people in this area enjoy the changing landscape of this dreary time of year. But for most of us, it means more dangerous commute.

I went to lunch and noticed eddies begin to fall today. It made me think to take extra caution as roads may soon become icy and slippery. I phoned my wife to remind her to be careful and remind her seat belt.

Then the thought struck me: "Why are we so much more thoughtful about the possibility of accidents on long journeys?" Many of us remember to buckle up when we get on the interstate or take a long trip, but sometimes forget about those short trips to the store. It seems that we are better prepared for the possibility of an accident, if we go to great distances. But the facts show that most accidents do not occur on longer trips, but instead happened on our daily commutes and short trips around our house.

Progressive Insurance polled 11,000 of its policyholders who experienced accidents in 2001. They found that 52% were in an accident within five miles from home, where 69% were involved in accidents, 10 miles from their home. Only 17% of those polled experienced accidents within 20 miles from his home (Strillacci, 2002).

Because we are much more likely to be involved in an accident near our house, we are in long journeys, we must take the same precautions every time we get in our cars. Many law firms do business personal injuries that arise from accidents. It means most accidents happen close to home.

In truth, if there were fewer cases, because people have realized the need for security, reaching for a quick trip to the store, as well as travel throughout the state, we could not be happier.

Fasten seat belts. Note. Be safe and drive careful.