Safe driving is essential no matter what day of the year it might be. However, car accident attorneys know there are some dates that statistically have higher incidences of accidents. If you need to drive on any of these days, practice extra caution.

What Days Have a High Rate of Car Collisions?

1. Holidays

Holidays and the days surrounding them, especially if they fall on weekends, see the most auto accidents. New Year's Day, Independence Day, and July 3 have the three highest accident rates of any time of year.

Memorial Day is also a prime collision time. It is considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer and people tend to overindulge on alcohol during their celebrations. In fact, an astounding 44 percent of all traffic fatalities over Memorial Day are related to alcohol.

2. The Start of Daylight Saving Time

When Daylight Saving Time begins each spring, car accident attorneys see a noticeable spike in crashes. There are a few possible theories that can explain this. Time and light changes alter one's internal clock, which can be disorienting.

The time change also shifts one's normal schedule, which might mean oversleeping and then rushing to make work or a meeting, resulting in careless driving. If the time change involves driving to work in the dark when you're used to driving to work after sunrise, the adjustment in light can worsen visibility.

3. August 2

August 2 is the deadliest driving day of the year and August, in general, is a dangerous driving month. For instance, August of 2016 saw 60,976 crashes—more than any other month in the prior four years.

At this time of the year, more young and inexperienced drivers are out of school and on the roads. There is more construction work, resulting in greater traffic complications and driving challenges. Furthermore, the heat of the summer sun can cause certain types of vehicle equipment failure, such as air expansion in tires that lead to blowouts and accidents.

Regardless of the time of year, you should contact a car accident attorney if you've been in a crash caused by someone else’s actions or negligence. The team of Ely, Bettini, Ulman, Rosenblatt, & Ozer, Attorneys at Law will help press your case. With more than 200 years of combined legal experience, they represent clients throughout the Phoenix, AZ, area. Their attorneys offer legal services in all facets of personal injury law. Call (800) 303-2144 or visit them online to schedule a consultation today.