What Is The Number One Cause Of Fatal Accidents In Montana?

From a young age, we learn that accidents happen.

While most of them are easily fixable or cleanable, there are some accidents that can prove fatal, especially when they happen while behind the wheel.

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Driving In Montana Can Be Dangerous

I don't think anyone in Montana starts their day by thinking, "Boy, I really hope I get in an accident today."

What usually happens is we're running late, so we're speeding, or perhaps we've got the kids in the backseat keeping us from giving 100% of our attention to the road.

Most accidents can be avoided if we just could slow down for a minute, but sadly, in today's fast-paced world, that's not always possible.

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How To Minimize Your Chance At An Accident In Montana

While you can't make other drivers stay off their cell phone, slow down, or not get behind the wheel of their car after having too many drinks, you can make sure you're always alert and aware of the situation around you, thus minimizing your chance at being the cause of an accident.

The last thing any family member wants is to receive a phone call informing them of an accident that resulted in your death.

So take a moment and see the top 10 reasons for fatal accidents in Montana and reflect on how you can become a better and more defensive driver to stay safe when driving on our Montana roads.

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