CARFAX: Fridays Pose Highest Risk for Car Accidents on U.S. Roads
CARFAX, a subsidiary of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), has released new data revealing that Fridays are the most dangerous day for car accidents across at least 43 U.S. states. The study highlights that Mississippi leads with over 18% of accidents occurring on Fridays, followed by major states including California, Texas, Florida, and New York.
The research indicates that while Sundays show the lowest accident rates, Fridays experience the highest volume of crashes, attributed to heavy traffic, fatigue, and distracted or impaired driving. CARFAX emphasizes that their vehicle history reports can help buyers and sellers assess accident details and make informed decisions about vehicle condition and value.
CARFAX, una controllata di S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), ha pubblicato nuovi dati che rivelano come il venerdì sia il giorno più pericoloso per gli incidenti stradali in almeno 43 stati degli Stati Uniti. Lo studio evidenzia che il Mississippi guida con oltre il 18% degli incidenti che avvengono proprio di venerdì, seguito da stati importanti come California, Texas, Florida e New York.
La ricerca indica che, mentre la domenica registra il minor numero di incidenti, il venerdì si verifica il maggior numero di sinistri, dovuto al traffico intenso, alla stanchezza e alla guida distratta o sotto l'effetto di sostanze. CARFAX sottolinea che i loro rapporti sulla storia del veicolo possono aiutare acquirenti e venditori a valutare i dettagli degli incidenti e prendere decisioni informate sulle condizioni e il valore del veicolo.
CARFAX, una subsidiaria de S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), ha publicado nuevos datos que revelan que los viernes son el día más peligroso para los accidentes automovilísticos en al menos 43 estados de EE. UU. El estudio destaca que Mississippi lidera con más del 18% de los accidentes que ocurren los viernes, seguido por estados importantes como California, Texas, Florida y Nueva York.
La investigación indica que, aunque los domingos muestran las tasas más bajas de accidentes, los viernes experimentan el mayor volumen de choques, atribuible al tráfico intenso, la fatiga y la conducción distraída o bajo la influencia de sustancias. CARFAX enfatiza que sus informes de historial del vehículo pueden ayudar a compradores y vendedores a evaluar los detalles de los accidentes y tomar decisiones informadas sobre la condición y el valor del vehículo.
CARFAX는 S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI)의 자회사로, 금요일이 최소 43개 미국 주에서 자동차 사고가 가장 많이 발생하는 날이라는 새로운 데이터를 발표했습니다. 연구에 따르면 미시시피 주가 금요일 사고의 18% 이상을 차지하며, 캘리포니아, 텍사스, 플로리다, 뉴욕 등 주요 주들이 그 뒤를 잇고 있습니다.
조사 결과 일요일이 사고율이 가장 낮은 반면, 금요일에는 교통량 증가, 피로, 주의 산만 또는 음주 운전 등으로 인해 사고 건수가 가장 많다고 합니다. CARFAX는 차량 이력 보고서가 구매자와 판매자가 사고 내역을 파악하고 차량 상태 및 가치를 신중하게 판단하는 데 도움을 준다고 강조합니다.
CARFAX, une filiale de S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), a publié de nouvelles données révélant que le vendredi est le jour le plus dangereux pour les accidents de voiture dans au moins 43 états américains. L'étude souligne que le Mississippi arrive en tête avec plus de 18 % des accidents survenant le vendredi, suivi par des états majeurs comme la Californie, le Texas, la Floride et New York.
La recherche indique que si le dimanche présente les taux d'accidents les plus bas, le vendredi connaît le plus grand nombre d'accidents, attribué à la circulation dense, à la fatigue et à la conduite distraite ou sous influence. CARFAX insiste sur le fait que leurs rapports d'historique de véhicule peuvent aider les acheteurs et les vendeurs à évaluer les détails des accidents et à prendre des décisions éclairées sur l'état et la valeur du véhicule.
CARFAX, eine Tochtergesellschaft von S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), hat neue Daten veröffentlicht, die zeigen, dass Freitage in mindestens 43 US-Bundesstaaten der gefährlichste Tag für Autounfälle sind. Die Studie hebt hervor, dass Mississippi mit über 18 % der Unfälle, die an Freitagen passieren, an der Spitze steht, gefolgt von großen Bundesstaaten wie Kalifornien, Texas, Florida und New York.
Die Forschung zeigt, dass sonntags die niedrigsten Unfallraten vorliegen, während freitags das höchste Unfallaufkommen zu verzeichnen ist, was auf starken Verkehr, Müdigkeit sowie abgelenktes oder beeinträchtigtes Fahren zurückzuführen ist. CARFAX betont, dass ihre Fahrzeughistorienberichte Käufern und Verkäufern helfen können, Unfalldetails zu bewerten und fundierte Entscheidungen über den Fahrzeugzustand und -wert zu treffen.
- CARFAX maintains comprehensive database of accident, damage, and service information
- Strong market presence across major U.S. states including California, Texas, Florida
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In At Least 43 States, More Accidents Take Place on Fridays Than on Any Other Day
"Drivers need to stay vigilant anytime they're on the road," said Chief John Fisher of the
"Not all accidents are deal breakers for car shoppers," said Faisal Hasan, Vice President of Data Acquisition at CARFAX. "CARFAX has the most accident, damage, and service information. Reviewing the vehicle history report can help consumers assess details – from the point of impact on a car because of an accident to the damage severity. This gives buyers and sellers a clear picture of how these factors affect a vehicle's condition and value, which can help them make better informed decisions."
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Editor's note: Percentages for the 'share of accidents' on the day the state has the most and least can be made available upon request. Interviews with a Carfax expert are available anytime. Please contact Em Nguyen at emnguyen@carfax.com.
About CARFAX
CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.
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