Henderson Police Report 22 Crashes in 24 Hours

The Henderson Police Department took to social media to urge drivers to pay attention after a recent spike in crashes.

Automobile accidents can occur for several reasons. However, it seems like there have been more and more accidents reported in Henderson, Kentucky, recently. In fact, the Henderson Police Department has seen a spike in crashes. The increase of accidents has the HPD concerned. According to a recent Facebook post from the Henderson Police Department, the number of accidents in the last 24 hours alone is astonishing.

Please Drive Responsibly, Henderson

In the last 24 hours alone, the Henderson Police Department and the Henderson County Sheriff's Office have jointly responded to 22 motor vehicle accidents. That's nearly an accident every hour in Henderson! The recent spike in automobile accidents in Henderson goes beyond the past 24 hours. So, the Henderson Police Department took to social media to urge drivers to please drive responsibly.

We want everyone to make it home safely to their families. Please drive responsibly. Let's work together to bring this number down to zero accidents.

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Causes of Automobile Accidents

The majority of all car crashes are caused by human error. This includes things like, driver inattention (distracted driving, texting), impairment (alcohol, drugs, fatigue), risky behaviors (speeding, aggressive driving, running lights), and errors in judgment or performance. You also can't rule out crashes that stem from deer crossing the roadways this time of year. The recent spike in crashes reported in Henderson can be attributed to a variety of those factors. However, weather and road conditions can also play a big role.

As we get further into winter, the weather will cause several hazards along the roadways. That's why the Henderson Police Department is encouraging safety while driving during the winter months: