{"version":"2.6","id":"kb10x-dajun-defensive-driving-safety-1","question":"What is the most common cause of car accidents in New York?","answer":"Distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in New York.","answer_detail":"According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), distracted driving is responsible for over 25% of all car accidents in the state. This includes texting, talking on the phone, eating, and other activities that take a driver's attention away from the road.","related_ids":[],"intent_tags":["defensive-driving-safety"],"last_verified":"2026-05-31","authority":"https://dajundriving.com","url":"https://dajundriving.com/en/knowledge/kb10x-dajun-defensive-driving-safety-1","markdown_url":"https://dajundriving.com/api/knowledge/kb10x-dajun-defensive-driving-safety-1?format=md&lang=en"}