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Nation’s Highest Rate of Fatal Car Crashes Occur on Florida’s I-95
Posted on Jun 18, 2010
Recent data released by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration reveals that Florida’s Interstate 95 is the most dangerous interstate highway in the United States. Florida’s 382-mile stretch of I-95 is shown to have the highest rate of fatal Florida auto accidents, with 1.73 fatal accidents per mile.
Police presence on the roadways used to be enough to make people slow down and obey traffic laws; however, this is no longer that case.
Florida State Patrol Lt. Alex Annunziato believes that an increase in distracted driving is to blame. He states, “I get people passing me all the time. I see a lot of aggressive driving out there, a lot of lane-changing.”
Often, when he pulls people over, he realizes just how distracted the drivers are. “They're completely startled. You can absolutely see it when my lights come on. They just have this look of, ‘Where did this guy come from?’”
It is not just the usage of cell phones and GPS systems that is creating a big risk on the roadway, but the quantity as well. “I think it's the volume coupled with the level of distraction that's present in the driving environment these days,” Annunziato said. “That really is a recipe for what we've been seeing here.”
As the summer takes full swing, we must be extra vigilant to ensure the safety of ourselves and our loved ones as we travel this dangerous Florida roadway. Always obey traffic laws, do not drive aggressively and restrain from using electronic devices while driving.
If you or a loved one are involved in a Florida car crash on I-95, please contact a Palm Beach car accident attorney at Fetterman & Associates today. We will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
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