There are several stretches of road around Rome, Georgia that have an increased number of auto accidents. These accidents can lead to serious injuries and losses. From a study between 2018 and 2020, MoneyGeek reported that the following roads are the deadliest in Georgia:
- Moreland Ave. (Georgia 42) from S. River Industrial Blvd. SE to Wylie St. SE in Decatur and Atlanta
- I-20 from Exit 71 to Exit 65 in Decatur
- The Perimeter (I-285) from the Rt. 6 Interchange to the Riverdale Rd. Exit in East Point and College Park
- The Perimeter (I-285) from the Bouldercrest Rd Exit to the I-20 interchange in Decatur
- Georgia 85 from Exit 237A to Springdale Dr. in Forest Park and Riverdale
There are often a few common factors that cause certain roads to be so dangerous — and learning more can help you be a better defensive driver.
What causes so many car accidents on these roads?
One of the most common causes of fatal auto accidents is drunk driving. Georgia’s blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08%, which makes it illegal to drive after someone has reached that limit. However, even a lower BAC level can make a driver impaired. An impaired driver may have lower reaction speeds, poor judgment and impaired vision. Drunk driving may be especially dangerous to others if the person behind the wheel becomes enraged.
Road rage is another common cause of auto accidents – even when a driver is sober. An enraged driver may endanger others by tailgating, brake checking and speeding. Speeding contributes to a large amount of auto accidents, especially on highways. An angry driver may flash their lights and honk their horns at other people on the road. These actions can become a distraction to others.
Distracted driving is also a growing issue for many people. Drivers are considered distracted when they take their hands off the wheel, look away from the road ahead of them or think about anything other than driving. Besides an aggressive driver, other drivers may become distracted when they use their phones, put on makeup, talk to passengers or change their music.
Drivers need to be aware of the common causes of auto accidents. People injured as a result of another person’s negligence may need to be aware of their legal rights and compensation options.