Common Road Accidents in California: According to statistics, the state of California has the second highest rate of motor vehicle accidents in America. In the year 2017 alone, almost 4,000 fatalities occurred as a result of car accidents in California. There are different kinds of road accidents, not all of which lead to fatalities. Knowing about the different types of vehicle collisions can help reduce the risk of being involved in one.
Unfortunately, if you’re driving, there’s no guarantee that you won’t be involved in an accident. However, here’s a list of the most common car accidents that occur in California to help you identify your situation in case of a claim.
Rear-Ends
According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most common type of accidents that happen on the roads of U.S. are rear-ends. The main reason for these accidents is tailgating. It occurs when one car is following another but fails to comply with the minimum safety distance requirement. In case of an unexpected stop due to a red light or traffic, it’s likely that the car that’s following is unable to stop in time. It can also happen if the driver of the car at the back gets distracted and rams into the car in front. To prevent this type of accident, it’s important to maintain a safe distance from other cars while driving and stay vigilant in case of an unexpected stop.
Side-Impacts
According to highway safety data, 27% of the passenger deaths in 2017 occurred due to side-impact collisions. These can be particularly dangerous for both the driver and the passengers. The side of the car has less capacity to absorb the force of the impact and can cause serious life-threatening injuries. It usually occurs when a car crashes into the side of another car, commonly known as a T-bone crash.
Typically, a side-impact by speeding, running a red light, or failing to brake at a stop sign. An important thing to keep in mind is always to look both ways when going through a crossing even if the light is red. Don’t assume every driver will follow the traffic rules or is driving alertly.
Head-on Collisions
Head-on vehicle crashes are the most dangerous road accidents and end up in fatalities in most cases. The main cause for a head-on collision is speeding and losing control of the vehicle. A head-on collision makes it difficult for the safety features of the car such as airbag and seatbelt to be completely effective. A lot of these accidents involve drunk or inebriated drivers who are driving under the influence and hence fail to maintain control of their cars.
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