According to a report from insurance company and financial institution Nationwide, more car accidents and road fatalities happen during the month of August in the US than at any other time of year.
The conclusions are based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which showed that more than 15,914 people died in car accidents in August during the five-year span of 2012-2016 -- more than any other month.
Similarly, Nationwide members reported 60,976 accidents in August 2016, more than any other month in the last four years.
The main reasons for car accidents? Hard braking, sudden speeding, and traffic congestion.
And it appears that some states are guilty of these actions more than others.