Boating Accidents Increase Every Year

Many boating accidents were the result of alcohol use, and most of all boating fatalities could have been prevented by wearing personal flotation devices.

Remember, drinking while boating is just as dangerous as drinking while driving an automobile. If you do either, you'd be better off in the long run to donate your boat or donate a car to charity rather than becoming another boating accident or automobile accident statistic.

4th of July

Every year, we celebrate the declaration of our independence with great fanfare. We burst fireworks, and host barbecues. Unfortunately, the Fourth of July is also the single deadliest day of the year, with the maximum number of accidents occurring on this day. Between 1986 and 2002, an average of 161 people died in automobile accidents on Fourth of July.

You can’t avoid the traveling that goes hand in hand with the holiday, but you can take steps to make sure you're safe on the roads. It’s best to drive keeping in mind that it is the biggest holiday of the year, and there are likely to be hundreds of motorists around you driving under the influence of alcohol. Stay within speed limits, avoid driving while drunk, and wear your seat belts.