With spring in full swing, it's the season for slick surfaces and poor visibility for drivers across the country. And sometimes, those hazardous driving conditions can quickly become deadly.

Forbes calculated that one fatal car accident occurs every 15 minutes in the United States.

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To break that down further, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a statistical estimate that projects the country saw 42,795 fatalities on the road over the course of 2022.

And while that is a slight decrease nationally from the year before, fatalities are projected to have gone up in 23 states — and a handful of them are showing some worrying trends.

According to the latest NHTSA data, these five states in particular represent 37% of the total road deaths in 2022. Which means if you’re driving through one of these states, you’ll want to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

1. Texas

The Lone Star State recorded 4,496 fatalities in 2022, which is only two less fatalities than the state saw last year.

While you might be quick to assume major cities like Houston, San Antonio and Dallas were driving the increase, in fact, 51% of the state’s fatalities in 2021 were in rural areas, according to the Texas Tribune. That’s a massive percentage when you consider that only 10% of the state’s population lives in a rural area.

The Tribune report identified a few reasons for this. The biggest issue is high speeds with low seatbelt usage. But it also comes down to spotty cell coverage, which makes it difficult at times to call for help or receive backup.