According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), six of the 10 deadliest driving days occur in summer. In addition, despite gas prices hitting record highs, summer driving has nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.  All of this sets the stage for more tickets, accidents and breakdowns in the months ahead.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate analyst Cate Deventer about why this summer is shaping up to be so dangerous and costly.

<p>According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), six of the 10 deadliest driving days occur in summer. In addition, despite gas prices hitting record highs, summer driving has nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.  All of this sets the stage for more tickets, accidents and breakdowns in the months ahead.<br>KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate analyst Cate Deventer about <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/summer-driving-dangers/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/summer-driving-dangers/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1656521563980000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CHS6kdPahc1UU9sjWRUI3">why this summer is shaping up to be so dangerous and costly.</a></p>

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