The New York City Police Department reports nearly 19,000 accidents occurring between January and March 2018. The report shows you may be more likely to be involved in a NYC car accident if you are driving a passenger car or sports utility vehicle. More drivers than passengers suffered fatal injuries in NYC accidents and the leading cause of accidents was distracted driving, followed by tailgating and failing to yield the right of way. The boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens had the most accidents, with over 5000 accidents each. The NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law website provides information on what you should do if you are in an accident in New York City. Some things to remember include:
- Exchanging insurance, registration and license information with other drivers
- Calling the police if property or parked vehicle damage is evident
- Filing a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident if property damage is more than $1001. Not filing this report within 10 days of the accident occurring may result in suspension of your driver's license