What percentage of car crashes occur on dark/unlit roads?

• A. 17%
• B. 13%
• C. 33%
• D. 27%

Answer: (D)

Dark or unlit roads sharply reduce what you can see, making hazards harder to spot and increasing stopping distances. The statistic used in this course shows about 27% of car crashes happen on dark/unlit roads, so roughly a little more than one in four crashes occurs under these conditions. That’s why turning on headlights consistently from dusk to dawn and staying extra alert at night is emphasized, along with adjusting speed to maintain enough time and distance to respond to unexpected hazards like pedestrians or animals. The other numbers don’t match the standard figure used here, which is why 27% is the best choice.