Thanks to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research, we have a clear picture of how many car crashes there are here in the Mid-Hudson Valley, as well as the causes of the crashes. Regardless of how the accident was caused, if you were injured in a car crash in the Hudson Valley, give us a call at 845-600-0000 for a free personal injury consultation at our offices in Kingston, NY or Poughkeepsie, NY. We can go over your options for receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and more.
| County | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess | 7,913 | 2,035 | 6,778 | 7,026 |
| Orange | 10,751 | 8,001 | 9,523 | 10,785 |
| Ulster | 5,374 | 4,431 | 4,646 | 4,656 |
| Total | 24,038 | 14,467 | 20,947 | 22,467 |
According to the data, roughly .3% of these crashes resulted in fatalities; there were 56 fatal crashes across the three counties in 2021 and 75 in 2022. About 6% of the crashes resulted in moderate to serious injuries, about 15% of them resulted in minor injuries, and about 75% of the crashes resulted in just property damage.
What caused car crashes in Dutchess County in 2022?
Using compiled police report statistics, there were 7,026 auto crashes in Dutchess County in 2022. The factors contributing to these crashes include:
Driver Inattention 1,333; Following too Closely 1,274; Improper Passing/Lane Changing 1,129; Failure to Yield 1,073; Animal’s Action 833; Unsafe Speed 811; Pavement Slippery 506
What caused car crashes in Orange County in 2022?
Using compiled police report statistics, there were 10,785 times where factors contributed to cause car crashes in Orange County in 2022. Those factors were:
Following Too Closely 1,933; Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use 1,715; Failure to Yield Right-of-Way 1,673; Animal’s Action 1,575; Driver Inattention/Distraction 1,415; Unsafe Speed 868
What caused car crashes in Ulster County in 2022?
Using compiled police report statistics, there were 4,646 times where factors contributed to cause car crashes in Ulster County in 2022. Those factors were:
Driver Inattention/Distraction 936; Animal’s Action 927; Failure to Yield Right-of-Way 638; Following Too Closely 549; Unsafe Speed 493; Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use 482; Pavement Slippery 350
If you were injured in an automobile crash, there are many possible ways to receive compensation
As you can see, there are dozens of potential causes of crashes. If you were involved in a car crash in the Mid-Hudson Valley, give us a call at 845-600-0000 for a free personal injury consultation. We’ll go over what caused your accident and discuss the legal options that you have to get help paying for your medical expenses, lost enjoyment of life, loss of future earning potential, and more.