According to S C Highway Patrol, following to closely is the # 1 reason for rear end collisions.
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Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of crashes. These accidents typically occur when one vehicle hits the back of another, often due to sudden stops, distracted driving, or following too closely. They can happen in various driving conditions, but are particularly prevalent in heavy traffic situations. Other common types of crashes include sideswipes and intersection collisions, but rear-end collisions remain the most frequent.
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Unsafe passes can result in rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, side-swipe collisions, or collisions with fixed objects such as guardrails or trees. These collisions are often caused by sudden lane changes, improper spacing between vehicles, or misjudgment of oncoming traffic.
People tend to not pay attention in the car and don't hit the brakes fast enough. Other crashes tend to take less time to react.
In read end collisions the car is jolted forward, thus the head and neck and thrusted forward, damaging the musculature, tendons and ligaments. In a head on collision, the car is suddenly halted thrusting the head backwards against the headrest, which prevents over extension of the head and neck.
Expressways tend to have higher speeds and higher traffic volumes, which can result in more severe collisions. The design of expressways, with limited access points and higher speed limits, can also contribute to the severity of collisions by reducing reaction time and increasing impact forces. Additionally, the lack of traffic signals and intersections on expressways means that collisions are more likely to be head-on or rear-end, which can be more dangerous.