When it comes to cruising down the road, you might think driving the tricky bends or making hairpin turns are the riskiest maneuvers. But surprise – the most dangerous driving habit for us New Yorkers is actually as simple as it gets.

Straight and Deadly: A Startling Statistic

Believe it or not, driving in a straight line is the top reason for fatal crashes in the US. Just minding your own business and driving along a straight road can account for an incredible 62.93% of all fatal crashes. Who knew that going straight could be so dangerous?

Around the Bend: The Second Most Hazardous Move

Coming in at a close second is maneuvering around the bend, responsible for almost 20% of fatal crashes. So next time you take that curve, make sure to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

Taking a Left Turn: The Third Most Risky Maneuver

This may come as a surprise but turning left lands in the third spot as it causes almost 10% of the  fatal crashes. Who would have thought something as common as a left turn could be so dangerous?

New Data: Fatal Crashes Spike by 14%

In 2022, a staggering 50,157 fatal crashes were recorded, marking a 14% increase over the past five years. These numbers serve as a reminder to pay attention on the road and drive defensively.

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So, the next time you take to the road, remember to stay alert, follow the rules, and practice safe driving. It only takes a moment to change everything for a lifetime.

LOOK: See how much gasoline cost the year you started driving

To find out more about how has the price of gas changed throughout the years, Stacker ran the numbers on the cost of a gallon of gasoline for each of the last 84 years. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (released in April 2020), we analyzed the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline from 1976 to 2020 along with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for unleaded regular gasoline from 1937 to 1976, including the absolute and inflation-adjusted prices for each year.

Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving.

Gallery Credit: Sophia Crisafulli

Dumbest Driving Moves Seen In New York

You have spoken and these are the dumbest driving moves seen in New York State. Be safe out there.

Gallery Credit: Michael Karolyi

 

 

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