küljkokkupõrkeni

Küljkokkupõrkeni is an Estonian term that translates to "side-on collision" or "T-bone collision" in English. It describes a type of traffic accident where the front of one vehicle impacts the side of another. This typically occurs at intersections when one driver fails to yield the right-of-way, leading to a perpendicular impact.

These collisions can be particularly dangerous due to the lack of protective crumple zones on the sides of vehicles. The force of the impact is directly transferred to the occupants, often resulting in severe injuries. Pedestrians and cyclists are also at high risk if they are struck in a side-on collision.

Factors contributing to küljkokkupõrkeni include speeding, driver distraction, running red lights or stop signs, and poor visibility. Road design, such as complex intersections or inadequate signage, can also play a role. Safety measures aimed at reducing these types of accidents include improved intersection design, traffic calming measures, and public awareness campaigns emphasizing the importance of obeying traffic signals and yielding.