The Houston Chronicle this week reports that aggressive driving (road rage) has led to more than 900 car accidents in the greater Houston area over the last five years. These auto accidents are often caused when someone is frustrated in traffic and begins driving with a chip on their shoulder. They are more likely to tailgate, swerve in and out of traffic, and speed when aggression is high.
According to the report:
Road-rage crashes across Texas peak during evening rush hour, with nearly one out of four occurring between 4 and 7 p.m. Most of the time, angry men are involved, and the most commonly used vehicle is a truck.
The 900 road-rage crashes reported by the DOT include only altercations that involve vehicle accidents. Overall, crashes in Houston and Texas decreased from 2007 through 2011.
Houston’s largest likely spots for angry drivers — where incidents have happened repeatedly — are in the Galleria area and on U.S. 59 between Kirby and Wesleyan, according to the Chronicle’s analysis of the data.
San Antonio’s Bexar County cited road rage as a contributing factor in 680 wrecks, more than the 596 in Harris County and the 545 in Tarrant County.
These accidents put everyone at risk. Just last week, we blogged about tips to avoid aggressive driving. It seems now that the crucial information could be helpful to everyone in the area.
About Kevin Krist, Houston-Area Accident Attorney
Often when you are involved in an accident with an aggressive driver the accident doesn’t end on impact. For many such drivers, their attitude doesn’t go away when they hit your car. This paired with the fact that you are injured can create a very volatile environment.
Despite how an aggressive driver can make you feel, they must be held responsible for the results of their carelessness. Our Texas accident law firm can help. Contact my offices today to discuss your auto accident and whether or not you may be entitled to compensation.
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