{"id":2236,"date":"2023-12-12T20:31:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2023-12-27T22:50:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T22:50:23","slug":"leading-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/blog\/car-accidents\/leading-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise in Collin County Fatal Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Car accidents are often avoidable incidents that turn a family’s world upside down. The impacts are felt for weeks and months after a crash; and some car accidents change lives forever. Collin County has been rocked by a growth in the number of fatal car accidents, leaving devastation in their wake. Collin County has had a 50 percent increase in fatalities and the entire state of Texas has suffered from at least one death on Texas highways every day for 22 straight years.<\/p>\n

When you lose a loved one in a fatal car accident, you need a compassionate car accident attorney<\/a> to help you navigate the legal process so that you can help provide for your family during unimaginable loss. Protecting yourself and your loved ones is a priority, and Wolf Law, PLLC is on your side.<\/p>\n

Driving Forces Behind Fatal Car Accidents in Collin County<\/h2>\n

Collin County residents and those living in the communities surrounding it are multiplying. Since the 2020 census, it is estimated that Collin County has added over 100,000 individuals to its population. Building safe highways fast enough to accommodate these growing numbers is unattainable.<\/p>\n

Recent years have also seen a return to more normal statewide travel after global health crises stunted highway traffic significantly. While the number of crashes dropped to almost half of the typical crash averages for Texas following state shutdowns, a rise in fatal accidents still occurred during that time because of riskier driving behaviors<\/a>. With Collin County’s growth and more individuals hitting the road, fatal car accidents have grown far too familiar.<\/p>\n

Speed is a Factor<\/h3>\n

Driving over the speed limit<\/a> is a significant contributor to fatal car accidents. Speed contributed to almost 4,000 auto accidents documented in annual Collin County statistics. These roadway collisions produced 26 fatalities. Speeding accidents involved approximately 12,000 individuals in Collin County.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Plays a Significant Role in Fatal Crashes<\/h3>\n

Collin County was noted as one of the counties having the highest number of DUI-involved crashes in Texas, according to recent data. Only a handful of much larger counties<\/a> in Texas overshadowed the Collin County’s numbers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)<\/a>, in 40 percent of roadway accidents where someone is killed, alcohol or other drugs are involved.<\/p>\n

Distracted Driving<\/h3>\n

\"fatalDistracted driving resulted in over 2,500 annual accidents in Collin County and led to 10 fatalities. Someone was injured in almost half of the crashes caused by a distracted driver. Distracted driving has become a tacitly accepted practice that impacts lives on a daily basis. Even the most seemingly common and innocent behaviors behind the wheel can sadly lead to a fatal crash. Distracted driving occurs when individuals take part in these and other similar behaviors while operating a vehicle:<\/p>\n