It’s a lovely time of year in Kokomo. The leaves have begun to change color, the Halloween decorations are out, and the weather has finally gotten a little cooler. Everyone is sipping on pumpkin-flavored drinks, and the kids are busy planning their Halloween costumes.
But while enjoying all the wonders of fall is fine, it’s also important to look out for the autumn driving hazards that accompany the season. Learn more below about how you can stay safer this fall.
More people on roads after dark
Without delving into the upcoming trick-or-treat hours, there are many fall activities that take place after dark. Think Friday night football games, bonfires, hayrides, corn mazes and haunted houses.
All these activities cause more traffic on the highways and byways of our state, which can, in turn, cause more traffic accidents.
The sun’s path changes
Even before the clocks turn back next month, the sun hangs lower in the sky, causing longer glares at sunrise and sunset. These are the times that many people are traveling to and from work and school, which makes this time of year more hazardous for motorists and any pedestrians that get in their way.
Piles of leaves on roads reduce traction
Remember, too, while admiring the brilliance of autumn leaves’ colors, that this fallen foliage covers road hazards that may lead to accidents. Leaves often have waxy coatings that become almost like ice on the roads when they get wet. When tires lose traction, wrecks are more likely.
If you get hurt in an autumn accident
Accidents happen every day, no matter the season. If you suffered injuries in a collision with another at-fault driver, you should protect your right to seek compensation by immediately documenting your injuries.
