Top Reported Causes of Car Accidents in 2021
Statewide (January 13, 2022) – New data obtained from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) reveals five top contributing factors to serious and fatal car accidents in 2021.
According to the data, the top reported cause of motor vehicle accidents last year was drunk driving, at 14.7%. Drugged driving was next, with approximately 11.4% of all serious wrecks involving a driver under the influence of drugs.
Speeding accounted for about 10.8% of accidents that resulted in serious injuries or death. Distracted driving, including behaviors such as texting and driving, accounted for more than 8.8% of accidents. Finally, drowsy driving was a known factor in about 2.6% of serious or fatal crashes. Source: THSO