Contrary to popular belief, winter ice and snow with the accompanying slipping and sliding on roadways, don’t lead to the largest number of traffic accidents. Surprisingly, more fatal driving accidents occur in the summer months than in any other season, says EMC Senior Risk Improvement Specialist Scott Peterson. In fact, the three deadliest holiday weekends — Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day weekends — fall within the 101 most deadly days on the road, the dates between late May and early September.

To learn more about summer driving hazards, check out the article in EMC Insights.