Many people feel like the interstate is one of the most dangerous places to drive. This is especially true for young drivers. They do not have much experience on the interstate, it feels much different than other roads, and traffic is moving at a much higher rate of speed.
But there is some irony to this feeling, and studies show that the opposite is true. Rather than being one of the most dangerous places to drive, the interstate tends to be the safest.
There are many reasons for this relative safety. For one thing, traffic is all moving in the same direction. On-ramps and off-ramps regulate when cars can enter that flow of traffic and when they cannot. Roads are divided, so outside of rare situations, there is no risk of T-bone accidents or head-on collisions.
Intersections lead to 25% of fatal crashes
To see the safety of the interstate, consider that intersections are responsible for roughly 25% of fatal crashes every year. They are also responsible for about 50% of crashes leading to injury.
In other words, on traditional roads, intersections are one of the most dangerous places that people can drive and lead to a high percentage of serious crashes. Simply by virtue of the fact that the interstate does not have any intersections, it is already much safer than driving almost anywhere else.
Seeking compensation for injuries
That said, it is possible to be injured in a car accident caused by another driver on any type of road. If this happens to you, be sure you know how to seek financial compensation for medical bills and more.