10 Most Dangerous Counties for Traffic in New York State

 A new report shows that rural counties have the most dangerous roads in New York State. According to a news article in the Democrat and Chronicle, state and federal crash data reveal that some of the state’s most rural counties prove deadly for drivers. Each year, over 1,000 people in New York are killed in traffic accidents. That amounts to one death per 100 million miles driven. The chances of a crash-related fatality are heightened in some of the least populated counties.

New York’s Top 10 Dangerous Counties
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2015 statistics, here are the state’s top 10 dangerous counties for drivers:
10. Wayne County: There were 13 traffic accident-related deaths in Wayne County of which four involved impaired driving, two involved speeding, three involved motorcyclists and four were pedestrian accidents.
9. Ontario County: The traffic fatality rate per 100,000 in 2015 was 14.6 in Ontario County with 16 reported traffic deaths. Seven fatalities involved DUI drivers and one was related to speeding. Also, nine occupants of passenger cars were killed in this county.
8. Lewis County: This county has a fatality rate of 14.84 per 100,000. Half of the traffic accident fatalities in 2015 in Lewis County were related to driving while intoxicated.
7. Oswego County: In 2015, 19 people were killed in Oswego County traffic accidents. Of these six occurred at street intersections, five were alcohol-related and three involved large trucks.
6. Washington County: Here, 10 people were killed in traffic accidents, which is a rate of 16.07 fatalities per 100,000. Of those killed, four died in DUI crashes and five were occupants of passenger vehicles.
5. Wyoming County: In this county, where there are more cows than people, there were 17.07 deaths per 100,000. Five out of the seven fatalities involved a large truck and four of the fatal crashes occurred at street intersections.
4. Sullivan County: With a population of about 80,000 people, 12 out of 13 crashes here were single-vehicle accidents. In these collisions, five passengers of light trucks died and nine of the deaths involved speeding.
3. Delaware County: Of the eight people killed in 2015 in Delaware County, five were alcohol-related and speeding was involved in four.
2. Greene County: Nine people died in traffic crashes here with five deaths occurring in intersection crashes.
1. Seneca County: This is known as the “County Between the Lakes” and reported 20.1 fatalities per 100,000 in 2015. More than half of the deaths were alcohol-related.
Steps to Take after a Crash
Victims who have been injured in traffic accidents would be well advised to take a number of steps in order to protect their rights. First, file a police report and obtain a copy of the report for your records. Your car accident lawyer will also be able to get you a copy of the police report. Obtain as much evidence as possible from the accident scene including photographs, contact information for eyewitnesses, physical evidence such as torn or bloody clothing, etc.
Secure prompt medical attention, treatment and care for your injuries. Do not admit fault or give insurance companies or other parties access to your medical, financial or other information. Contact an experienced New York car accident lawyer who will fight to protect your rights and help you get maximum compensation for your losses.
How an Experienced Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident caused by a negligent driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
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Source: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/08/08/10-most-dangerous-counties-roads-new-york/518020001/