Yatin J. Patel, MD
Medical Director, Center for Sleep Studies, Goshen General Hospital,
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone 574.534.9911 Fax 574.534.6915

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Drowsy driving kills 4 people every night in USA between midnight and 6 am. This is a very very conservative estimate by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

I, personally, believe that every accident is caused by drowsiness until proven otherwise.

Click on the links below to learn about drowsiness.

Awake at the wheel

About vehicular accidents

Dangers of excessive sleepiness

Good sleep habits will prevent drowsiness

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Report on Drowsy Driving