Can I still get auto insurance after three accidents in the last three years?

America’s fentanyl epidemic is spilling onto its roads and highways. The number of drivers involved in fatal accidents who tested positive for fentanyl nearly doubled from 2018 through 2021, the latest year for which data is available, despite little change in the number of tests conducted.

If you’re in an accident where another driver was at fault, gather evidence, medical bills, and repair cost estimates, then contact their insurer to file a claim.

The average American household can no longer afford an average used car, according to common financial advice. That’s a single average used car—never mind two—in a country where a car is a necessity for nearly every working adult.