how often do car accidents happen in united states
Vote for this answer. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, car accidents happen every minute of the day. Motor vehicle accidents occur in any part of the world every 60 seconds. Other estimates range from 1.6 seconds to 10 seconds, with U.S. estimates averaging anywhere between 5 to 30 seconds (these all include minor fender-benders to those involving injuries/fatalities).