Common Causes of Car Accidents in Mississippi
Car crashes are preventable in almost every case. As reported by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), a high percentage of fatal accidents in the state involve drunk drivers or younger, less experienced drivers. Some of the most common causes of car wrecks in Mississippi include the following:
- Drunk Driving, Drug-Intoxicated Driving: Alcohol and drug impairment is the underlying cause of a significant number of serious or fatal car accidents in the state.
- Distracted Driving: Texting, talking on the phone, eating, grooming, or engaging with passengers takes attention off the road ahead, reducing the ability to avoid a crash.
- Speeding: Driving faster than the speed limit reduces driver reaction time and increases risk and the severity of a car accident.
- Reckless Driving: Aggressive driving conduct such as tailgating, weaving in lanes of traffic, or speeding through intersections, red lights, or stop signs can lead to a dangerous or deadly accident.
- Driving Too Fast for Road Conditions: Rain, fog, or other dangerous weather conditions can make the roads slick and treacherous, affecting a driver’s ability to avoid a collision.
- Drowsy Driving: Exhausted drivers can be as dangerous as DUI drivers, with slowed reaction times and poor decision-making.
