The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety investigated the reasons behind the surge in traffic fatalities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the COVID-19 pandemic has kept most people at home and off the roads, the number of traffic fatalities actually increased.After examining data about the drivers who took to the roads during the pandemic, researchers discovered that, although most people decreased their time spent driving, a small group of people actually spent more time on the roads.
It was also found that the group of people who increased their driving were riskier than average, even accounting for their age, gender, and how much they drove. While only a small percentage of drivers increased their driving due to the pandemic, they were younger and disproportionately male, which is a statistically riskier demographic behind the wheel than the average population.
Additionally, this group of drivers were more likely to report they had engaged in risky driving behaviors including:
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