How Common Are Cab Accidents?

Cab accidents are a serious worry for any professional driver. After all, even a small accident can lead to months of hassle, losing you time and money while causing endless amounts of stress.

Here at Pearl Assistance, we know just how concerning the prospect of a cab accident can be, and that’s why we believe in the importance of preparation. That said, we also believe in the importance of context so that you can have a clear picture of the likelihood that you’ll be involved in an accident.

Are Taxi Drivers More Likely to Have Accidents?

While the data on this subject is somewhat limited, in practice, there’s no getting around the fact that the more you drive, the more likely you are to have an accident. As such, cab drivers – even experienced and highly professional ones – will always be involved in more collisions than non-cab drivers.

How Frequent Are Cab Accidents?

Assessing the frequency of cab accidents relative to the average driver isn’t a simple matter. That said, an analysis of data collected by the Office of National Statistics in 2023 does give us a fairly representative figure. According to their research, the accident rate for taxis in the first three quarters of 2023 showed that 40.9 out of every 1000 taxis in the London area experienced a collision.

In other words, if you were a London taxi driver during that period, you had a roughly 4% chance of being involved in an accident. That might not sound like a lot, but if you extend that accident rate out throughout a two-decade career, then you’re almost guaranteed to experience an accident at some point.

Always Being Prepared

The bottom line is that, no matter what you do, every time you go out on the road you’re at risk of an accident. If driving is your job then sooner or later, accidents are almost inevitable. Even if you’re the safest driver in the world, there’s no guarantee that other users always will be.

That’s why the best thing you can do is be prepared. You need to know what to do and who to call. Fortunately, here at Pearl Assistance, we can help.

We offer 24/7/365 recovery from anywhere in the country and will be able to supply a like-for-like vehicle, usually within 4 hours. Whether it’s a minicab accident, a prestige vehicle, or a taxi, we’ll have you covered.

For a first rate response in the event of a cab accident, call 020 7993 2577. You can also get in touch by emailing us at info@pearlassistance.co.uk.