General Insurance Article - Danger Day: 5th December - Riskiest day of the year to drive

 According to the data Vauxhall Astra drivers are involved in the most accidents, with men more likely to be in a crash than women - men have historically been involved in over half (61%) of collisions on this day in comparison to 39% women.

  

 East Anglia, the Midlands and the North West are the regions where most accidents have taken place in the past, accounting for 50% of claims on ‘Danger Day’. The average age of a driver involved in a collision on ‘Danger Day’ is 49.

  

 Nick Ansley, Head of Motor Insurance at the Co-op, said: “From our analysis the 5th December is statistically the day when most accidents happen on the roads.

  

 “In the run up to Christmas where the roads are busier with many making last minute trips to the shops, darker nights and icy road conditions the likelihood of accidents increase.

  

  “We would urge drivers to take care on the roads this Saturday and not become a statistic.”