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Question 7690

On urban roads, what is the most common type of accident with casualties in which vans are involved?

  1. Running over pedestrians.
  2. Running off the road.
  3. Side and front-to-side collision.
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Correct answer: Side and front-to-side collision.

In urban areas, side and front-to-side collisions are the most common type of crash involving injuries or deaths in which a van is involved. The image shows one, with the van having crashed into the side of a passenger car. In 2023, there were 2,469 of these crashes, accounting for 41%, more than crashes involving pedestrians being struck or vehicles running off the road.

Informe temático: Siniestralidad de las furgonetas en España