[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/drowsy-driving-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/drowsy-driving-accidents\/","headline":"Alabama Drowsy Driving Accidents","name":"Alabama Drowsy Driving Accidents","description":"Drowsy driving accident statistics are harrowing: Drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 100,000 crashes annually, leading to 71,000 injuries, and more than 1,500 fatalities each year. Drowsy driving is responsible for roughly 10 percent of all accidents. A person who drives while drowsy mimics someone who is impaired by alcohol....","datePublished":"2021-08-12","dateModified":"2025-11-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/#Person","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC - Personal Injury Attorneys","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/drowsy-driving.jpg","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/drowsy-driving.jpg","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/drowsy-driving-accidents\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":523,"articleBody":"Drowsy driving accident statistics are harrowing: Drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 100,000 crashes annually, leading to 71,000 injuries, and more than 1,500 fatalities each year. Drowsy driving is responsible for roughly 10 percent of all accidents. A person who drives while drowsy mimics someone who is impaired by alcohol.Below, our car accident lawyers address this pandemic and how to prevent yourself from becoming part of one of these grisly statistics.Common Causes of Drowsy Driving\u00a0Drowsy driving accidents are completely preventable. They are caused when a person is tired due to exertion or lack of sleep but still decides to drive.Drowsiness has a significant impact on a person\u2019s ability to drive safely. Drowsiness can cause a person to:Be less alertBe unable to focusBe uncoordinatedLose good judgmentFall asleep at the wheelHave slower reaction timesBe less aware of road hazardsHave difficulty maintaining attentionHave difficulty judging distance and speedDrivers are three times more likely to be in a car crash if they are drowsy.Groups at particular risk for drowsy driving include:Young and inexperienced drivers not accustomed to the effects of fatigue on their drivingCommercial truck drivers who drive long distances without many breaksShift workersDrivers who do not get enough sleepDrivers with sleep disordersDrivers under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicines that make them sleepyWhat to Know About Drowsy Driving\u00a0Increase your safety by knowing the following preventative tips and information about drowsy driving accidents:Warning signs of drowsy drivingA driver near you may be affected by drowsiness if they:Frequently yawnDo not keep their head upMiss road signs or turnsDrive on a rumble stripAre frequently changing speedsDrift out of their laneWhen do most drowsy driving accidents occur?\u00a0According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most drowsy driving crashes occur between midnight and 6 a.m. or in the late afternoon when the body regulates sleep. Most of these crashes occur when the driver is alone in the vehicle.Where do most drowsy driving accidents occur?The NHTSA reports that most drowsy driving accidents happen on highways and rural roads.How can I prevent drowsy driving accidents?While you can\u2019t control the actions of other drivers, you can regulate your own habits and those of your teen drivers by:Practice healthy sleep habits. Follow the same sleep schedule every day. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep a day.Don\u2019t drink. Even a small amount of alcohol can cause drowsiness.Ask for help driving. Fewer drowsy driving accidents happen when drivers can take turns or keep each other alert.Try a new medicine safely at home before using it before driving.Plan driving times so that you are driving during times you are typically awake and active.Contact an Experienced Alabama Car Accident Lawyer for HelpIf you believe a drowsy driver caused your accident, do not hesitate to reach out for legal help. The compassionate Alabama car accident lawyers at Stokes Stemle, LLC are here to help.\u00a0 Contact us today for your free case review."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Alabama Drowsy Driving Accidents","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/drowsy-driving-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]