Side impact intersection crashes
A side impact crash is one in which the first point of impact is on the side of a vehicle where there is little vehicle protection for occupants. This type of crash usually occurs at intersections.
Side impact crashes on average account for 45 deaths on Victoria’s roads each year.
What the strategy will do
Measures to reduce the incidence and severity of side impact crashes will include:
- Designing new roads, roadsides and intersections, monitoring and improving existing roads to the safest levels practicable.
- Increasing the enforcement of road rules at intersections.
- Reviewing speed limits at higher risk intersections.
