The fatal vehicle accident rate in the state is relatively close to the national average, but Los Angeles is one of the most dangerous areas for driving due to the sheer number of motorists on the road at any given time. Over the past few years, traffic accidents and fatalities have surged in Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County. Therefore, all drivers in the area and anyone visiting Los Angeles for business or pleasure should use caution at all times and drive defensively to lower their risk of experiencing an accident.