As families head out to buy a freshly cut Christmas tree, AAA urges drivers to take extra care when transporting it. An improperly secured tree is a hazard to everyone on the road. In a AAA study, nearly one in five Christmas tree buyers reported that their tree fell off or out of their vehicle during transport. Studies show road debris causes 200,000 crashes annually with 39,000 injuries and 500 deaths. This debris includes improperly secured items, like Christmas trees, that fall from vehicles and become dangerous projectiles.