There is a stretch of time that traffic safety researchers and law enforcement refer to as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. It runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, covering June, July, and August. During this period, fatal car crashes increase dramatically across the country.
41% of all fatal car crashes happen within these three months.
That number includes crashes involving rideshare vehicles. And in Minnesota, where summer brings a concentrated surge in outdoor events, late nights, and heavy weekend traffic, the risk for Uber and Lyft passengers is real.
Why Summer Is So Dangerous on Minnesota Roads
The factors that make summer enjoyable are often the same ones that make roads more dangerous:
- More people out late at night, more rides requested after midnight
- Alcohol-involved driving increases during festival and event season
- Teen drivers are out of school, adding higher-risk drivers to the road
- Road construction creates lane shifts, reduced speeds, and driver frustration
- Tourists and visitors unfamiliar with Twin Cities roads and traffic patterns
Rideshare drivers are not immune to any of these factors. They are on the road during peak hours, often navigating high-demand areas like downtown Minneapolis, Uptown, the stadium district, and suburban event venues.
What Happens When a Rideshare Accident Occurs in This Window
If you are hurt in an Uber or Lyft during the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, the process ahead of you is not simple. Uber and Lyft are not going to fast-track your claim because you were injured during their busiest season. If anything, the volume of incidents during this period gives their insurance teams more reason to move slowly.
You have a limited window to act. Evidence from the crash, including platform data, GPS logs, and driver history, needs to be preserved quickly. Medical documentation needs to begin as soon as possible to connect your injuries to the accident.
You Have Rights. The Summer Does Not Change That.
Whether your accident happened after a Twins game, on the way home from a rooftop bar, or in the middle of a Tuesday afternoon, the same legal protections apply. Uber and Lyft carry commercial insurance for exactly this reason. That insurance exists to compensate you.
But it does not pay out on its own. You have to pursue it, ideally with someone who knows how.
Call 612-INJURED Before Summer Gets Away From You
If you were hurt in a rideshare accident this summer in Minnesota, do not let the season pass without taking action. Learn more about your rights as an Uber or Lyft passenger in Minnesota.
We handle Uber and Lyft injury cases across the Twin Cities metro. No upfront costs. No fees unless we win.
Call 612-INJURED: (612) 465-8733
Text 612-INJURED: (612) 465-8733
The 100 Deadly Days of Summer are real. So are your rights.