Where do most multi-vehicle collisions typically occur?

Most multi-vehicle collisions typically occur at intersections because these are complex areas where traffic from different directions converges. Vehicles may face challenges such as navigating traffic signals, yielding to oncoming traffic, and accounting for pedestrians and cyclists. The nature of intersections often leads to higher chances of conflict between vehicles as drivers make turns, change lanes, or respond to the actions of other road users.

Highways, while they can have multi-vehicle collisions, tend to have higher speeds where single-vehicle accidents are more common due to the reduced number of points where vehicles interact. Parking lots usually involve slower speeds and are less likely to see high-impact collisions due to the limited space and lower volume of traffic. Single-lane roads can also be less crowded, and while accidents can occur, the dynamics at intersections create more opportunities for collisions as multiple vehicles approach from different paths. Thus, intersections are identified as hotspots for multi-vehicle accidents.