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How To Prevent Vehicle Rollover Accidents And Injuries

Approximately 10,000 people a year are killed in vehicle rollover accidents - representing about a quarter of all fatalities across the country. Hundreds in North Carolina die each year in rollover car accidents, while many more are seriously injuried in vehicle rollover accidents.

How can you keep you and your family safe during rollover car accidents, and how can you prevent rollover accidents from occurring in the first place?

The most important safety tip regarding rollover accidents is wearing your seat belt. According to the Consumer's Union, 78% of those who die in car rollover crashes were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash, resulting in 64% of victims being fully or partially ejected form their vehicle during the crash. Seatbelts keep you secure and in the vehicle's roll cage during an accident.

Avoiding sudden turns at high speeds also prevents rollover accidents, especially when driving an SUV or other vehicle that is top-heavy. Over sixty percent of rollovers involve SUVs. Even when presented with a possible accident (such as wildlife crossing or another road obstruction) do not jerk the wheel suddenly to avoid a crash - sometimes it is safer to hit an animal or object in the road than to risk a rollover or swerve into another lane of traffic.

Another way to prevent rollover accidents is to check the rollover ratings of your vehicle before you make an automobile purchase. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has vehicle rollover ratings available on its website, which covers car, truck, and SUV Static Stability Factors (SSF).

Being aware of fatigue is another good way to prevent rollover accidents. Many drivers who fall asleep at the wheel veer off the road and then awaken as their vehicle hits rumble strips or rough ground. When they see they are leaving the roadway, they often jerk the wheel, resulting in a rollover accident and possible serious injury.

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