It's The Most... Dangerous Day To Drive All Year!
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — December 15 is the most dangerous driving day of the year in California, according to research by a major insurance company.
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Allstate Says Dec. 15 Generates The Most Collision Claims
Allstate reviewed four years of insurance claims and found that there are more accidents — 23 percent more than the daily average — on Dec. 15.
"This spike in crashes could be related to weather, holiday shopping or other distractions," said Robert Feldman, an Allstate agency owner in Los Angeles. "What's important for drivers is that we stay focused while at the wheel whether on the highway or in the driveway — on Dec. 15 and every day of the year."
The top five days for car accident claims in California are: Dec. 15, Feb. 14, Oct. 13, Dec. 18 and Sept. 5.
Allstate advises drivers to reduce their speed in poor weather, eliminate distractions by turning off cell phones, and place holiday packages in the trunk, so that they don't shift around inside the vehicle.
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