What percentage of crashes are rear-end crashes?

• A. 64%
• B. 50%
• C. 3%
• D. 14%

Answer: (C)

This question is about how common rear-end crashes are in the overall mix of crashes. In the material you’re studying, rear-end crashes are reported to make up about 3% of all crashes. The key takeaway is not just the number, but what it reveals about driving behavior: rear-end crashes are strongly linked to following too closely, not scanning far enough ahead, or reacting too slowly, often worsened by distraction or fatigue. Keeping a safe following distance, watching the traffic flow well ahead, and reducing distractions are the best ways to prevent these crashes.

The other percentages would imply that rear-end crashes represent a much larger share of crashes, which isn’t what the material states. So 3% is the figure given in this context, and it aligns with the idea that while tailgating is a common risk, rear-end crashes are not the predominant crash type in the dataset.