You might drive defensively, but inevitably you’re going to sometimes find yourself sharing the road with a reckless driver who could put you at risk of an accident. If you do get in a wreck, the most important thing is that any injury concerns are medically evaluated ASAP. A bit later on, you’ll need to find a shop that will flawlessly restore your vehicle to a safely drivable condition. At Magic Touch Paint and Body, our local body shop specializes in collision repair in the greater Lewisville area.

Leading Causes of Car Wrecks

Distracted driving is the top cause of car wrecks. This is primarily because drivers fail to ignore their cell phones. Over 1.5 million accidents occur each year due to cell phone use. This makes up about 25% of all accidents. About 400,000 injuries occur annually as a result of texting and driving. While cell phone use is the main culprit in distracted driving wrecks, there are other common distractions that also often lead to accidents, including makeup application and eating. 

The second leading cause of accidents is speeding. According to the NHTSA, approximately one-third of car accident deaths occur during wrecks where speeding was a contributing factor. 

If you speed, you’ll have less reaction time, which makes it more likely that you’ll slam into the back of another car.

The number-three cause of accidents is drunk driving. The NHTSA reports that an average of 28 people die in the U.S. every single day due to drunk drivers. This equates to a death every 52 minutes. 

Bad weather and reckless driving are also often factors in accidents, and commonly combine with one of the above-listed risk factors to cause serious accidents. For one, inclement weather often contributes to major accidents, making it especially important that you drive cautiously in heavy rain and other poor weather conditions. Also, reckless driving is a major risk factor. Types of reckless driving that often cause accidents include unsafe lane changes, tailgating, and racing.

Collision Repair in Lewisville, TX

When you need collision repair in Lewisville, TX and the surrounding area, contact Magic Touch Paint and Body at (469) 300-3489. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!