Intersection collisions are accidents that occur when two or more vehicles crash at or near the point where two roads cross each other, such as at traffic lights, stop signs, or uncontrolled intersections. These accidents typically happen when one driver fails to yield the right of way, runs a red light or stop sign, makes an unsafe turn, or doesn't see another vehicle approaching the intersection. Common types include T-bone crashes where one vehicle hits another from the side, head-on collisions during left turns, and rear-end accidents when vehicles stop suddenly for traffic signals.
Intersection collisions are among the most common and dangerous types of car accidents because they often involve vehicles traveling at higher speeds and hitting each other at angles that provide little protection to occupants. These crashes frequently result in serious injuries because the sides of vehicles typically have less structural protection than the front and rear, and passengers may be directly impacted by the collision. In personal injury cases involving intersection accidents, determining fault often requires careful investigation of traffic signals, road signs, witness statements, and sometimes traffic camera footage to establish which driver violated traffic laws or failed to exercise proper caution.
