New York State Now In Middle Of The 100 Deadliest Days Of Summer

Monday's Memorial Day officially kicked off the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in New York State. This is when the most deadly car accidents happen every year across the state.

What are the 100 Deadliest Days Of Summer?

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the most deadly car accidents occur across New York State.

What Is This Period Of Time The Most Dangerous?

There are several factors why deadly car accidents happen during this time period.

1 - More people are on the roads. With school out of session, most families will take vacations over the summer, which means more people are on the roads. The more people on the roads, the more chances of accidents happening.

2 - More inexperienced drivers on the road. Again, with schools out of session, many students are on the road more. It could be more during the day, and with not having to get up for school the next day, there are more student drivers on the roads at night after sunset.

3 - Lots of holidays happen during the Summer. With celebrations for Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th, Labor Day, and more, people tend to be out celebrating more often. A lot of these parties could have alcohol, and there is a great chance of someone driving after drinking, which increases the chance of accidents.

How Are Police Dealing With The 100 Deadliest Days Of The Year?

During this time, police tend to have more sobriety checkpoints and more officers on the road conducting traffic stops. This period of time is also part of the New York State Troopers' Stop-DWI campaign, which means plenty of resources are available to law enforcement during this time.

This summer, the best way to stay safe is to stay sober and alert when you are behind the wheel.