The Eco Side Effects of Car Accidents

Reader Contribution by Haden Kirkpatrick and Esurance
Published on December 10, 2018
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If you’ve ever been in a serious car accident, you know how scary and overwhelming it can be, especially when you consider the costs and the time-consuming nature of dealing with repairs, insurance and getting a replacement vehicle.

To add insult to injury, your car accident may have other unexpected negative effects on the environment. From piled-up debris and oil leaks to vehicle wreckage adding to landfill waste, here’s how accidents are affecting the earth — and what we can do to reduce the damage.

Debris

If you’ve ever seen a serious car accident, you know there can be tons of debris in the aftermath –from metal and plastic pieces to rubber and glass. If this debris isn’t removed right away, it can become a hazard to animals. They can get tangled in the debris, or even injure themselves while scavenging the wreckage for food.

Oil Leaks 

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