A car accident in New York City may not just ruin a person’s day. It could also leave them with devastating injuries. In some instances, the injuries they suffer may lead to death. So why do so many car accidents happen on New York City streets? A new poll shows that many New Yorkers blame other drivers. NY1 recently conducted a survey to determine who people think causes the most accidents. Although bicyclists and pedestrians are blamed by some, the survey shows the majority of New Yorkers blame car drivers. In fact, of the Manhattan residents who were surveyed, close to 60 percent blame drivers.

Distracted driving has been a major topic in car crash prevention. As New York City residents know, many studies suggest that the risk of a car accident increases dramatically when a motorist texts or talks on the phone while driving. However, did you know that new research suggests that you do not even need to be chatting on your mobile device to be distracted? Reports say that just thinking about receiving a call or message is enough to take your mind off of the road. In a recent study, undergraduate students were asked to take a standardized survey indicating their level of cell phone attachment.

More people in New York City and beyond are using their bicycles as a mode of transportation. It saves people money and is more earth-friendly. However, reckless drivers can turn a peaceful bike ride into a tragic one. In some instances, car accident victims don’t believe police are doing enough to investigate the cause of accidents involving bicyclists. In 2010, a New York City artist and her boyfriend were riding their bikes home from a concert when a driver hit them before fleeing the scene of the accident. The woman had a metal pole inserted in her leg and asphalt remains lodged in her skin.