ALLENTOWN PA AUTO ACCIDENT
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were a total of 38,680 fatalities due to motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2019. This represents a slight decrease from the previous year, when 38,800 deaths occurred as a result of traffic crashes.
In terms of statistics for specific demographic groups:
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported that in 2020, there were:
- 3,544 crashes involving injuries in Lehigh County
- 1,343 crashes with property damage only
- 14 fatalities
- According to the Allentown Police Department's annual reports (2019-2021), the city experienced:
- An average of 244 accidents per year
- An average of 114 injuries per year
- An average of 2 fatalities per year
- A report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that in Lehigh County, including Allentown, there were:
- 5 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2020
- This rate is lower than the national average
- The Allentown Police Department's annual reports (2019-2021) indicate that the top causes of accidents in the city were:
- Speed (23% of all crashes)
- Disregard for traffic signals or signs (14%)
- Driver distraction (11%)
- Vehicle failure (6%)
If you were involved in an Allentown auto accident or Lehigh County auto accident, it is important to protect your legal rights. Review the "10 Rules to follow if you are in an accident" instructions provided. Then call an Allentown injury lawyer and Allentown Accident attorney whose firm handles Lehigh County accident cases with injuries.
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