# Intersection Collisions: Why Are There So Many and How Can You Protect Yourself? | Attorney Brian White **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. Risks Associated With Intersections 2. Safety Tips For Approaching Intersections In Texas 3. Intersections Are Dangerous, But Do Not Need To Be 4. Contact Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers For A Free Consultation With A Car Accident Lawyer In The Woodlands ![Intersection Collisions: Why Are There So Many And How Can You Protect Yourself?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Intersection-Collisions-Why-Are-There-So-Many-And-How-Can-You-Protect-Yourself-300x200.jpg) Intersections in The Woodlands and throughout the country can be dangerous places for motorists, [motorcyclists](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/), [pedestrians](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/pedestrian-accident-lawyer/), and [bicyclists](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/bicycle-accident-lawyer/). Despite efforts some cities have made to improve safety at these locations, approximately one-quarter of all [traffic-related fatalities](https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection-safety/about) and one-half of vehicle crash-related injuries happen at intersections. The Woodlands and other communities can modify intersections and improve safety by adding street lights, improving traffic signals, and enhancing visibility. However, individual drivers can also take steps to reduce the likelihood of crashes. Simple precautions made when approaching and driving through intersections can protect you from a needless collision. ## Risks Associated With Intersections An intersection is a location where two or more streets with vehicles traveling in different directions converge at a single point. This alone creates a dangerous situation because: - Vehicles are moving past one another in close proximity. - Drivers must always be mindful of right-of-way rules. - There are many things drivers must simultaneously focus on, such as traffic lights, signs, other road users, and their own movements. - Motorists must often anticipate and presume what other people will do, which can be challenging in the moment. The risks associated with any intersection are compounded if the intersection is poorly lit, has malfunctioning traffic lights, or is uncontrolled. Intersections with three or more streets converging at one location can also increase the danger for motorists and others who must navigate them. For a legal consultation call [(713) 500-5000](tel:+17135005000) ## Safety Tips For Approaching Intersections In Texas [Car accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/car-accident-lawyer/) at intersections are not inevitable, no matter an intersection’s design or safety features. You cannot control others’ choices behind the wheel; nonetheless, your own decisions can still have a positive effect and make a crash less likely to happen. Three tips to keep in mind are as follows: ### Put Away All Distractions You should not be [driving while texting](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/car-accident-lawyer/distracted-driving/) anyway, but you must put these distractions aside when approaching an intersection. This will allow you to focus on the traffic and take immediate action in an emergency. Encourage your passengers to remain quiet and turn down your stereo, too, so you can focus on your surroundings. ### Obey All Traffic Lights And Signs As you come upon an intersection, pay attention to signs indicating if there are traffic lights or signs or if the intersection is unregulated. If red lights, stop signs, or other signage are present, fully comply with their directions. Do not try to “beat” yellow lights, and come to a complete stop at stop signs rather than “rolling” through them. ### Commit Basic Right-Of-Way Rules To Memory [Right-of-way laws](https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-545-151/) in Texas are crucial to intersection safety because they describe who gets to proceed through an intersection ahead of other traffic. Drivers assume that other motorists, pedestrians, and road users know and will follow these rules, and crashes can happen when people forget or refuse to follow them. Some of the most important rules to remember are: - Pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks should be given the right-of-way. - The driver who arrives at an intersection first generally has the right-of-way. - When two drivers arrive from opposing directions, the driver proceeding straight has the right of way over a driver who is turning left. - When more than one driver arrives at an intersection at the same time, the driver to your right has the right-of-way. The overriding rule, though, is this: where stop lights or traffic lights are present, these govern the movement of traffic and should be obeyed. ## Intersections Are Dangerous, But Do Not Need To Be Intersections need not be dangerous places to drive; however, because drivers can be distracted, impaired, or in a hurry, they often are the sites of [serious or fatal crashes](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/the-woodlands-tx/wrongful-death-lawyer/). Knowing this, approach all intersections with caution and be aware of any traffic control signs or lights that are present. Follow the right-of-way laws, and you can proceed safely on your way. [Click to contact](/contact-us/) us today ## Contact Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers For A Free Consultation With A Car Accident Lawyer In The Woodlands If you’ve been injured in an intersection crash in The Woodlands, TX, don’t wait to seek legal assistance. [Contact](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/contact-us/) [Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/) for a free consultation with a car accident attorney in The Woodlands. 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