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Original Articles

During Which Month Is It Riskiest to Drive in the United States?

Pages 348-349 | Received 10 Mar 2009, Accepted 17 Apr 2009, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the variation in the U.S. road fatality rate per distance driven across the months of the year.

Method: The monthly fatality rates were analyzed for a 13-year period from 1994 through 2006.

Results: The results indicate a systematic seasonal variation in the road fatality rate, with the highest rate in October and the lowest rate in March.

Conclusion: The obtained seasonal variation in the road fatality rate is likely a result of a joint influence of several factors that exhibit seasonal variations themselves (the duration of darkness, consumption of alcohol, proportion of older drivers, amount of leisure driving, and inclement weather).

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