Even without adverse weather conditions, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for all ages (OSHA), leaving significant financial and psychological effects on employees and their families, coworkers and employers. With the addition of snowy, slushy or icy roads, winter is the most hazardous season for driving, accounting for 24 percent of weather-related car accidents (United States Department of Transportation). According to the National Safety Council, the average total incurred cost per motor vehicle accident claim is over $65,000.
Winter driving affects every level of employee within your organization. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles, oversee a mobile sales force, or employ commuters, you can greatly reduce the risks your employees and their families face by helping them to understand best practices for driving in the winter season.