The chances of getting into a car accident depend upon many factors, including the following:
* Where you are driving
* Your type of vehicle
* Time of day
* Day of week
* Your age
According to the statistics compiled in 2017 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania drivers between the ages of 17 and 20 were more than twice as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers over the age of 40. The statistics also reveal that most crashes occur on Friday and Saturday, and there are more crashes and fatalities during rush hours. Passenger cars were involved in more crashes than all other vehicle types combined.
According to the National Safety Council, your odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash are 1 in 103. The chances that you will die from a heart attack are much higher (1 in 6). However, you are much more likely to die in a car accident than in an airplane crash (1 in 188,364) or in a train wreck (1 in 243,765).