SEOUL, December 4 (AJP) - Traffic accidents caused by slippery roads are most frequent in December, according to a study released by insurance company Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance on Thursday.
The analysis of some 2,120 accidents from November 2021 to February 2024 found that 53.9 percent occurred in December, compared to 36.6 percent in January.
Despite having fewer snowy or rainy days in December, the average number of accidents per day was 82.5, higher than January's 51.
The study also found that some 44.9 percent of accidents happened on the day of bad weather and during the following week. In particular, over 80 percent of accidents were concentrated on rainy days.
Researcher Jang Hyo-seok, who led the study, said, "The sudden drop in temperatures and snowfall or rain could reduce motorists' driving skills," and advised using public transportation on such days.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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