The AA is appealing for drivers to ensure they take regular breaks when on road trips this bank holiday weekend.
According to research from the car insurance provider, one in 10 motorists admit to falling asleep while at the wheel with 28% saying they keep driving while tired in order to reach their destination quicker.
The study revealed that nearly half of those questioned drive through the night, when the body is in a naturally more relaxed state.
Andrew Howard, head of road safety at the AA, said: "The risk of death or serious injury from falling asleep at the wheel is greater as the grim fact is that these accidents tend to happen at higher speed, as drivers don't brake before crashing.
"Many of the motorists driving this weekend will not regularly drive long distances, so there will be a temptation to skip breaks and keep driving. If they do this while tired, they are in danger of becoming a statistic."
The AA advises drivers to plan journeys before setting off and make sure take stops at regular intervals.
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