Dec. 15th has been dubbed California's most dangerous driving day of the year. (KTLA-TV / December 15, 2010)LOS ANGELES ( KTLA) -- California drivers should be extra careful on the roadways Wednesday since it's been dubbed the most dangerous driving day of the year. More Californians crash their cars on December 15th than any other day of the year, according to an Allstate Insurance Company review of its California auto insurance claims over the past four years.
The number of accident claims on Dec. 15 jumps 23 percent compared to the daily average during the rest of the year.
It's believed the spike in crashes could be due in part to weather, holiday shopping or other distractions, said Robert Feldman, a Los Angeles-area Allstate agency owner.
"What's important for drivers is that we stay focused while at the wheel whether on the highway or in the driveway-on December 15 and every day of the year," Feldman said.
The fourth worst day of the year is just three days later on Dec. 18th, according to Allstate.
The company ranks the top 5 worst driving days for Californians as:
December 15
February 14
October 13
December 18
September 5
Allstate suggests drivers eliminate distractions like cell phones and shifting packages, drive according to weather conditions and don't drink and drive.
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