Intersections account for what percentage of serious crashes?

• A. 70%
• B. 50%
• C. 60%
• D. 80%

Answer: (A)

Intersections concentrate conflicting traffic and pedestrian activity, creating the highest risk point on the road. Because vehicles are moving in different directions, turning paths cross, and pedestrians may enter the roadway, there are many potential conflict points in a small area. That combination leads to a large share of serious crashes happening at intersections, and the statistic used here is about 70%. In fire emergency driving, this underscores the need to slow, scan, and verify the intersection is clear before proceeding, even when lights or sirens are involved, since other road users may not behave predictably. The other percentage figures don’t match the level of risk observed in real-world data for these conflict-rich locations.