Henderson often gets lumped with Las Vegas and the unincorporated Clark County when looking at important statistics.
As it turns out, though, when looking at Henderson, NV’s car accident statistics, the city fares somewhat better than the tourist corridors in the Las Vegas Valley. It sees only a few fatal crashes occur yearly and even gets a relatively high rating on Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report.
That said, Henderson does experience a high number of impaired driving collisions and pedestrian accidents. Should you suffer a personal injury in a Henderson car crash, a lawyer from Battle Born Injury Lawyers can seek fair compensation under Nevada law.
Contact our law firm for a free initial consultation at (702) 500-0287 to learn more.
How Battle Born Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Car Accident in Henderson, NV
Battle Born Injury Lawyers was founded in 2010 to help injured people in Henderson, Nevada, fight for fair compensation.
In that time, our Henderson car accident lawyers have recovered over $100 million for our clients.
If you suffer an injury in a crash, our experienced attorneys can provide the following:
- A free case review to help you understand your legal rights and options
- A complete investigation into your collision
- Negotiating skills to fight for a fair settlement of your insurance claim
- Litigation experience to sue the at-fault party if your case does not settle
A car accident can threaten your physical and financial health. Contact our Henderson personal injury lawyers as soon as possible to learn how we can help you fight the at-fault driver and their insurer for fair compensation.
Are Henderson’s Roads Safe?
According to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Crash Data map, Henderson experienced 12,969 traffic crashes in the four-year span of 2016 to 2020, representing an average of roughly 2,600 collisions per year.
As Henderson has a population of roughly 331,415 residents, 2,600 crashes in a single year is not that many — relatively speaking, of course — as the figure only represents roughly 0.007 crashes per resident. In other words, Henderson residents have a 0.7% chance of getting into a traffic accident in any given year.
Henderson’s fatality numbers fare even better. Using the NDOT Crash Data numbers, it can be seen that Henderson only averaged about seven fatalities per year from 2016 to 2020, with a fatality rate of 2.3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents. For comparison, the national average was 12.9 deaths per 100,000 residents in that same span.
However, even with all of the above being said, Henderson faces an enormous problem with intoxicated driving. In 2021, three out of five traffic fatalities occurred due to drunk driving. As such, while the city is relatively safe for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, drivers must still exercise caution when driving late at night to avoid intoxicated drivers on roads and highways.
Car Crash Statistics in Henderson, Nevada
Car accident statistics can tell you a lot about a city’s roads, including the most dangerous time(s) to drive and the most common events that cause crashes.
Using the NDOT Crash Data information for the same four-year span (2016 to 2020), Henderson saw the following (approximated) crash averages:
- 8 fatal crashes annually
- 674 non-fatal injury crashes annually
- 1,913 property damage only crashes annually
Crashes in Henderson can then be categorized as such:
- 50 pedestrian accidents annually
- 29 bicycle accidents annually
- 51 motorcycle accidents annually
- 1,757 single-vehicle accidents annually
The remaining 837 annual crashes involve multi-vehicle collisions, potentially involving cars, taxis, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, motorcycles, or semi-trucks.
Car Accident Causes
Car accidents can, of course, happen for many reasons.
With that said, some of the top reasons for car accidents in Henderson are as follows:
- Distracted driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Failing to yield the right of way
Of these causes, the one of greatest concern is intoxicated driving. According to the Nevada Traffic Safety Crash Facts report, drugs or alcohol play a role in 43% of Nevada’s traffic deaths.
As you may know, drugs and alcohol can do the following:
- Slow reflexes
- Reduce alertness
- Impair judgment
- Alter perceptions of speed and distance
In addition to drunk drivers, the legalization of recreational cannabis use has led road users to show concern about stoned drivers. Many drivers do not appreciate the dangers of stoned driving and assume that legalization permits them to drive under the influence of marijuana.
Crash Hotspots in Henderson, NV
Car accidents can happen anywhere in Henderson, though most crashes cluster near certain hotspots.
According to the NDOT Crash Data map, some dangerous roads and intersections in Henderson include the following:
- I-11 at Horizon Dr.
- Lake Mead Pkwy.
- Boulder Hwy.
- Horizon Dr. and College Dr.
- Warm Springs Rd. and Boulder Hwy.
These crash clusters tend to form in areas of heavy traffic congestion where cars have less room to maneuver. Traffic congestion also amplifies bad driving behaviors like speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Skilled Henderson Car Accident Attorneys
Henderson may have a relatively decent record for traffic crashes, but it’s important to note that the city has many intoxicated driving accidents. Contact Battle Born Injury Lawyers if you suffer a traffic injury in the area to learn how we can help you recover fair compensation.
