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Speed-Related Crash Data – New York State

Speed-Related Crash Data – New York State

Rosenblum Law has analyzed data from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to publish auto accidents data.  The goal of making this page is to increase transparency into auto accidents and its effects on driver safety and quality of life.

Total Speed-Related Crashes

The total number of Speed-Related crashes increased in 2018 and 2019. Then decreased in 2020 back down to the average.

Speed-Related Crash Type in 2020

Property damages are the most common result of speed-related crashes..

Fatal Speed-Related Crashes

Fatal Speed-Related crashes have increased by 37% when comparing 2020 to 2019.

Speed-Related Crash Injured vs Killed By Age

Ages 21-29 have the highest injured and killed among all other ages in 2020.

Speed-Related Crashes By Gender

In 2020 Men made up 69% of the total Speed-Related Crashes.

Speed-Related Crashes By Month

37% of Speed-Related Crashes in 2020 occurred within the winter months of December, January, and February.

Speed-Related Crashes By Day of the Week

Did you know Saturday is the most likely day to be involved in a Speed-Related crash? Remember during the weekends: Drive safely.

Speed-Related Crashes By Time of the Day

Drivers on the road between 3pm and 6pm are the are the most at risk to be involved in a Speed-Related crash than any other time during the day.

New York Speed-Related Crashes

New York’s Speeding Problem Is Getting Dangerous

Even as the total number of speed-related crashes held roughly steady, the deadliest ones spiked.

+37%
Increase in fatal speed-related crashes in New York, comparing 2020 to 2019, even as overall speed-related crashes returned to their average.
Who and When It Happens Most
69%
Of drivers in speed-related crashes were men
Ages 21–29
Had the highest number of injuries and deaths of any age group
3–6 PM
The peak risk window, with Saturdays the most dangerous day

Disclaimer: This is an overview for general information only, not legal advice. Figures reflect the most recent full year of published New York crash data available and can change as new reports are released.

Adam H. Rosenblum
About The Author

Adam is the founding attorney and principal of Rosenblum Law. With more than two decades of legal experience in numerous areas of law practice, his primary focus is law firm management and business development.

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