
Question 7690
On urban roads, what is the most common type of accident with casualties in which vans are involved?
- Running over pedestrians.
- Running off the road.
- 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
