Naples PD reports 2023 vehicle crashes: Why and where accidents happened

Nobody wants to be in an automobile accident, whether it’s a head-on collision or a fender-bender. However, with millions of collisions happening all over the nation each year, it’s critical to be conscious of your surroundings and the kind of collision you’re most likely to be involved in.

To obtain information on the city’s 2023 auto accident statistics, including the locations and causes of the majority of incidents, we consulted with the Naples Police Department, according to a recent article by Kendall Little of the Naples Daily News.

The following NPD data regarding auto accidents in 2023:

How many collisions occurred in Naples in 2023?According to the NPD, there were 994 vehicle accidents in 2023.

Where do accidents occur most frequently?

According to the police, the majority of crashes occur at five different crossroads.

• Golden Gate Pkwy/Goodlette Rd. N.

• 5th Ave. S./10th St. S.

• 5th Ave. S./ Goodlette Rd. S.

• 9th St. N./Golden Gate Pkwy

• 5th Ave. S./River Point Dr.

Which were the most frequent reasons for collisions?According to NPD, these three factors accounted for the majority of car crashes in 2023:

1. Careless driving

2. Following too closely

3. Failed to yield while approaching or entering an intersection

What kinds of impacts were most frequent?According to the department, the top three impact categories for 2023 were:

1. Angle

2. Front to rear

3. Side swipe, same direction

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News

The post Naples PD reports 2023 vehicle crashes: Why and where accidents happened appeared first on Naples News Now.