Dogs Can Make Great Driving Companions, But They Can Also Cause Crashes
Americans adore their dogs, and with 68 million households welcoming at least one canine companion, it’s clear they’re family members as much as pets. But while dogs bring comfort and joy, they can also bring danger, especially when they ride along in the car. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 40,901 motor vehicle fatalities . The majority were linked to speeding, drunk driving, or failure to wear seatbelts. But an alarming 3,275 deaths were attributed to distracted driving . While mobile phones dominate the distracted driving conversation, dogs are a growing and under-recognized part of the problem. This new study by DeMayo Law Offices explores which dog breeds are most likely to cause accidents, why it happens, and what drivers can do to keep their pets and themselves safe. America’s Dog Obsession Meets the Open Road Pet ownership is booming. Roughly 94 million U.S. households own a pet , with Millennials (30%) leading ...