Most Dangerous Driving Day of the Year

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California drivers should be extra careful on the roadways Wednesday since it's been dubbed the most dangerous driving day of the year.

More Californians crash their cars on December 15th than any other day of the year, according to an Allstate Insurance Company review of its California auto insurance claims over the past four years.

The number of accident claims on Dec. 15 jumps 23 percent compared to the daily average during the rest of the year.

It's believed the spike in crashes could be due in part to weather, holiday shopping or other distractions, said Robert Feldman, a Los Angeles-area Allstate agency owner.

"What's important for drivers is that we stay focused while at the wheel whether on the highway or in the driveway-on December 15 and every day of the year," Feldman said.

The fourth worst day of the year is just three days later on Dec. 18th, according to Allstate.

With some wet weather coming into the L.A. area the day may live up to the hype.