Michigan State Police statistics show that in 2020 there were 245,432 accidents on Michigan’s roads. These motor vehicle accidents accounted for 1,010 fatalities and 44,417 injuries. Some of the most common causes of accidents were: Driving while under the influence of alcohol: Many accidents in Michigan occur because of a driver operating a vehicle after consuming more alcohol than the legal limit. According to State Police figures, driving under the influence was responsible for 326 fatal accidents in 2020.
Distracted driving: In the U.S., distracted drivers cause approximately 2.5 million car crashes every year. Motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers kill approximately 9 people per day and injure more than 1,000. Behavior that causes distracted driving includes driving while eating or drinking, reaching for an object in the car, talking to passengers, texting, or speaking on cell phones.
Drowsy driving: This caused around 100,000 accidents in 2019, according to figures from the NHTSA. They also estimate that in 2013 drowsy driving resulted in 71,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths.
Reckless driving: Negligence is responsible for 33% of the 6 million car accidents on U.S. roads every year.