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Insurer reveals most dangerous day to drive falls THIS WEEK
Admiral urges motorists to take care as the worst day for car accidents approaches
- 10 years of accident claims data reveals that more accidents happen on 4th December than any other date
- Drivers warned to remain vigilant in December as 7 of the top 10 days for accident claims fall this month
Accident claims data from Admiral Car Insurance has revealed that statistically 4th December is the most dangerous day of the year to drive.
Analysis of 10 years of its own claims data has revealed the 4th December sees more accidents registered than any other date. Of the top 10 dates with the most accidents in the year, 70% fall within December, and all are within the darker winter months (November, December and January).
Admiral is urging drivers to take caution in the more challenging conditions that are often present in winter, such as bad weather and darker days.
Top 10 dates for accident claims
|
Rank |
Day |
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1 |
4th December |
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2 |
1st December |
|
3 |
30th November |
|
4 |
5th December |
|
5 |
18th January |
|
6 |
20th December |
|
7 |
14th December |
|
8 |
27th November |
|
9 |
10th December |
|
10 |
18th December |