Driver inattention, or distractedness.
Driver inattention is a significant factor in road collisions, accounting for approximately 25 to 30 percent of all traffic accidents. This includes distractions such as mobile phone use, adjusting in-car entertainment systems, or engaging in conversations. The exact percentage can vary based on location and study methodologies, but it consistently highlights the critical role of driver focus in road safety.
Occasionally road conditions, however the overwhelming cause is driver inattention.
If a driver runs a red light and causes a collision, the driver who ran the red light is typically at fault for the accident.
I am uncertain if that particular statistic is accurate, but the vast majority of collisions ARE caused by driver inattention or error.
50%
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driver inattention
The driver him/herself:tiredness, inattention, carelessness, inexperience, alcohol,
Chargeable Collision: A collision in which the actions of the driver of a City-owned vehicle are the primary cause of the collision. Normally, the driver will have violated state or local traffic law.
Reasonable
Statistically, driver inattention is the most prevalent cause of most accidents.