What percentage of crashes are single-vehicle head-on crashes?

• A. 64%
• B. 50%
• C. 14%
• D. 3%

Answer: (C)

Single-vehicle head-on crashes account for about 14% of all crashes. This category describes when a vehicle goes head-on into a fixed object or barrier rather than colliding with another moving vehicle. The 14% figure shows that while these incidents are serious, they involve fewer crashes than those involving multiple vehicles. They often stem from leaving the lane, poor reactions to curves, fatigue, distraction, or impairment. To reduce risk, keep your vehicle in your lane, especially on curves and in low-visibility conditions, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence. The other percentages would imply vastly different shares than what crash data show for this type of incident.