Georgia Auto Accident Statistics

In 2006, the last year for which auto accident statistics are available on the Georgia Department of Transportation's website, a total of 342,534 auto accidents occurred on the state's roadways. These accidents caused 1,703 deaths and 133,555 injuries; of these injuries, 95,339 were classified as minor, 31,827 were classified as moderate, and 6,389 were classified as serious injuries. Serious injuries can include brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and other injuries that can result in a lifetime of disability and inability to work.

Annual Death and Injury Statistics

During the four year period from 2002 to 2005, the number of auto accident injuries and fatalities in Georgia increased each year. In 2006, the number of people injured and killed in auto accidents decreased.

Fatal and Injury Accidents - 2002 - 2006
Year	Fatal Accidents	Injury Accidents
2006	1,703	133,555
2005	1,745	139,194
2004	1,641	171,818
2003	1,610	132,879
2002	1,531	132,623

Source: Georgia Department of Transportation

Types of Vehicles

According to the Georgia DoT, passenger cars and pick-up trucks were involved in the most car accidents in Georgia in 2006.

Vehicle Types and Crashes in 2006
Vehicle Type	Crashes
Passenger Cars	369,661
SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle)	96,051
Pick-up Trucks	100,637
Tractor Trailers	13,275
Motorcycles and Mini-bikes	4,180
Buses	3,285
Bicycles	937

Road Problems that Can Increase the Risk of Accidents

The Georgia DoT published information about road problems that can increase the risk of drivers getting into a car accident. Factors to look out for include:

• Lack of barriers or road dividers
• Narrow lanes
• Narrow or crumbling shoulders
• Sharp turns
• Unclear or fading lane stripes
• Poor lighting
• Signs blocked by vegetation overgrowth
• Shoulder and pavement drop-offs

Contact an Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to damages for your injuries and for property damage. Contact an attorney as soon as possible for a review of your case.