Here’s Who, When and Where Mainers Are Most Likely to Experience A Crash
Between 2018 and 2021, Maine saw 131,784 vehicle accidents statewide. Statistics from the crashes are compiled by the Maine DOT to give us information on what happens, to who, when, and how to see what trends for Maine roads when it comes to crashes
Luckily for us, the month that Maine most often sees crashes is in December, so your probability has already decreased of getting into a crash. Unfortunately, January is in the top 3 of the months that Maine sees the most crashes so, look forward to February which, statistically, is the 5th highest month that crashes occur in Maine.
However, if you find yourself out on the roads on a Friday at 5 PM in clear conditions with dry roads , you have a higher probability of being in a condition then other days, time of day or weather conditions here in the State of Maine.
According to information from the Maine Department of Transportation website, here are more factors that will increase your probability of getting into a crash in the State of Maine.
Maine crashes have a higher statistically average involving men
Men were more likely to be involved in a crash then women, specifically men between the ages of 25 and 29. Male drivers are apart of 60% of the crashes statistically. Also, passenger cars are most likely to be involved in a crash then any other type of vehicle.
Conditions are kind of perfect
Accidents are most likely to happen during the time that the sun is out, and when it is dry conditions, meaning no snow or rain on the roads.
Crashes happen more often in slower areas
If you find yourself in a 25 mile per hour zone, a 35 mile per hour zone or in a 45 mile per hour zone, your probabilities have increased to be involved in a crash. Statistically, 25 MPH zones are the most frequent to see a crash. Also, a crash is most likely a fender bender.
A Lot of people are wearing their seat belts
The good news in the Maine DOT stats when it came to crashes is that you have a high probability of no apparent injury and nearly all individuals involved in crashes has a high probability of using a shoulder and lap belt.