More Accidents: New York State Report Confirms Suspicions

Have you ever noticed that some roads in our area regularly have accidents? This past year it felt like some roads had an accident more than once a week.

In June 2024, the Office of the New York State Comptroller released information stating fatal car accidents were on the rise. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report titled "Moving in the Wrong Direction" - Traffic Fatalities are Growing in New York State.

Are Fatal Accidents on the Rise in New York State?

The 12-page report shows that in 2022 in the Mid Hudson Region, fatal accidents were up 6.8 percent based on their finding per 100,000 people.

It also shows how New York State is above the United States average from 2019 to 2022.

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So if you are like me and were under the impression that there are a lot more accidents lately this report seems to validate that notion. I recently did a small survey on social media asking which roads in the Hudson Valley people thought were the ones with the most accidents and most of the responses were similar.

Hudson Valley New York Roads Known for Accidents

Most people who answered selected A, B, or C with C - The Bear Mountain Traffic Circle receiving the most votes.

Bear Mtn Traffic Circle hands down at least once a week - Lori

Some people chose D and told us about the road they think has the most accidents.

9G in front of Sunoco and the Assisted Living - Robert

 

Every single road because people don't know how to drive and people don't use their blinkers. Come on, everybody, use your blinker, blinker fluid is free, so use it. - Justin

 

Route 9 in Poughkeepsie through Fishkill - Steve

 

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No matter what road you travel whether it be a highway or a Hudson Valley back road there is always a chance for an accident that is why more than ever we should be staying alert, driving sober, and putting down the phone.