Most intersection accidents happen because someone fails to follow the rules of the road.
Some of the most common causes include:
- Distracted Driving
Texting, checking GPS directions, adjusting music, eating, or simply looking away from the road for a few seconds can cause a driver to miss a changing traffic light or another vehicle entering the intersection.
- Running Red Lights
Running a red light remains one of the leading causes of serious T-bone accidents.
These collisions frequently result in severe injuries because the sides of vehicles provide less protection than the front or rear.
- Failure to Yield
Drivers making left turns often misjudge the speed of oncoming traffic or fail to yield altogether.
Failure to yield is also a common cause of pedestrian and bicycle accidents at intersections.
- Speeding
Excessive speed reduces reaction time and significantly increases the force of impact during a collision.
Even traveling just a few miles per hour over the speed limit can make it impossible to stop before entering an intersection.
- Aggressive Driving
Tailgating, weaving between lanes, and attempting to beat traffic signals often lead to preventable crashes.
