Summer Heat Brings More St. Louis Auto Crashes

Summer heat brings more St. Louis auto crashes. When summer comes around, you may feel like there are more
crazy drivers on the road. Especially on weekends. According to the National Safety Council, there’s actually something to that.

Statistically speaking, as the weather warms up, headed into the summer months, more and more people are out on the
roads, which leads to more car crashes, related injuries and traffic fatalities. According to NSC statistics, Americans drive more miles in June, July and August than
any other month, and in 2021 those months were each in the top 5 deadliest months for traffic fatalities.

Why Are There More Car Accidents in the Summer?

More people on the road naturally results in more accidents, but that’s far from the only reason that summer is more
dangerous for those on St. Louis roads and pathways:

• When school is out, more teenagers drive themselves and their friends around, increasing the traffic and the
  risk of collisions. Teenagers are less skilled and more prone to distractions, speeding and violating traffic
  rules.
• More people are traveling to different places by car as they go on vacation. This means more cars on the road,
  more congestion and more drivers who are inexperienced in a certain area, which all increase the chances of
  accidents.
• Summer is a time for fun and celebration, which often involves alcohol consumption. Many people drink and drive
  after attending parties, festivals, concerts or other events, putting themselves and others in danger. If you’re
  including alcohol in your summer plans, make sure you have a designated driver whenever you’re away from home.
• Summer heat can affect the performance and condition of cars, especially if they are not well maintained. The
  heat can cause tires to blow out, batteries to die, engines to overheat or air conditioners to malfunction.
  These issues can lead to breakdowns and can affect driver performance, leading to accidents on the road.
• Summer weather attracts more people to ride motorcycles or bicycles for recreation or transportation. Bikes of
  either kind are harder for drivers of passenger vehicles to see, leading to blind spot crashes. Motorcyclists
  and bicyclists are also at greater risk of catastrophic injury and death than people in enclosed vehicles.

St. Louis Summer Starts With a Sobering Weekend

Unfortunately, even though summer 2023 is just beginning, we’ve already seen how summer can ramp up car accidents
right here in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s traffic accident listings
documents the accidents that occur within city limits. The site lists close to 100 traffic accidents over the long
memorial day weekend.

While we encourage everyone to enjoy their summers and our beautiful city, it’s important to do so safely, both for
yourself and those you love, and for others on the road.

How to Stay Safe on St. Louis Roads in the Summer

So what can you do to reduce your risk of being in a traffic accident? Our St. Louis car accident lawyers offer the following tips:

• Obey posted speed limits and other traffic signage and laws. Speeding is the #1 cause of crashes.
• Put the phone down and drive! Distracted driving is the second most common cause of car crashes in the US.
• Drive sober! You guessed it, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol rounds out our top 3.

Missouri and Illinois Car Accident Lawyers | Burger Law

So, please drive safe out there. And – God forbid – if you do end up in an accident, my team and I are
always just a phone call away! At Burger Law, we know no one starts out their day thinking
they’ll wind up in a car accident. But if the unexpected happens, we’re here to stand by your side and help you get
the great compensation you deserve. If you need to speak to a car accident lawyer in Missouri or Illinois, call
Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online contact form.

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