If the driver was charged with a speeding-related offense, like racing, driving too fast for the conditions, or exceeding the posted speed limit, the crash is considered speeding-related or a speeding car accident. Fortunately, the number of people killed or injured as a result of speeding has been continuously declining. However, excessive speeding is still an issue across the U.S., especially in Iowa, where the terrain is generally flat. Speeding is a major cause of road fatalities and injuries. Excessive speeding reduces the amount of time a driver has to react in a risky or dangerous situation in order to prevent a collision, increases vehicle stopping distance, and reduces the effect of road safety measures to protect car occupants in the event of a collision.