Personal Injury Law

Speeding is major cause of St. Louis car accidents

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Statistics on drivers along I-70 show that a leading cause of St. Louis car accident injuries is speeding, followed closely by distracted driving and dangerous maneuvers such as reckless lane changes and tailgating.

These results were printed in a report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch and comes after local law enforcement has begun a crackdown on speeders on the stretch of highway between the Blanchette Bridge and the city. According to the report, over the last four years, speeding contributed to 31 percent of accidents along that segment of I-70. Inattention or distracted drivers contributed to 22 percent of St. Louis car accidents in that area.

The data came from the records posted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Crash reports filed by troopers may list more than one contributing factor, so some accidents may have been caused by a combination of different negligent actions.

Area officials have been considering various measures to try and cut down on the number of incidents in that area. It was speculated in the article that speed trap cameras may be installed along I-70. The use of traffic cameras has been widespread at area intersections over the past several years and a speed camera has been in use on I-170 for weeks. Some believe these and other strategies can be used to prevent accidents.

If you have been involved in an accident caused by another driver's negligence, contact a St. Louis car accident attorney to discuss your case and make sure your rights as an accident victim are protected.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on August 12, 2010 (boomark / email).