The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that in 2018, more than 9,500 people were killed by speeding drivers, and close to 400,000 were injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers. Both speeding and distracted driving may be considered acts of reckless driving that are responsible for many accidents in New York.
Being in any motor vehicle accident in New York can be dangerous but collisions involving large commercial trucks such as big rigs, package delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, box trucks, 18-wheelers, and construction vehicles can be even more destructive and often fatal. This is because the weight and size of these large trucks are so massive that a car stands no chance of withstanding their impact in the event of a collision.
Data from the CDC shows that motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle crashes, are one of the major causes of the death of children in the US. Despite better roadway management and the latest vehicle crash avoidance systems, motorcycle accidents continue to cause a large number of injuries and fatalities every year.
Riding a motorcycle in New York can be a thrilling experience and yet, it is fraught with danger too. Many motorists in NYC are in the habit of aggressive driving and this factor, in combination with the congested roads, increases the probability of a motorcycle accident. Unlike other motor vehicles, motorcycles do not have airbags and seatbelts and this lack of physical protection and safety features can cause even a minor crash to cause serious injuries to the motorcycle rider.
The conventional view regarding automobile accidents held that they were inevitable, and therefore, safety systems were developed to keep the car driver and the passengers safe. Features such as seat belts and airbags were developed in order to mitigate the risk of a severe injury or fatality in the event of a crash. With advancements in the field of automobile technology, however, it is now possible to prevent accidents from happening in the first place.
