Did you know?

Auto Accident facts and statistics.

• There are over 6 million auto accidents each year.
• There are over 3 million injuries related to auto accidents each year.
• Over 2 million of the injuries that occur due to an auto accident are permanent. 
• 40% of auto accident fatalities are due to alcohol.
• 30% of auto accident fatalities are due to excessive speed
• Only 68% of adult drivers use a seat belt, despite it being highly successful at prevention of injury and death.
• In 5 years 1 in 4 drivers will be involved in an accident. 
• Americans between the ages of 1-37 years old are more likely to die from an auto accident than from any other cause.
• Good News: The number of fatalities in general has steadily declined since the 70's. Also the number of fatalities in children under 7 years old has dropped due to better education on safety and child safety seats. 

If you or you loved ones have been involved in an auto accident, contact Back and Neck Pain Centers. Your Seattle Washington auto accident specialists!