Why More Dangerous Accidents Occur On Rural Roads
Rural roads are less frequently traveled than busy city streets and highways. As a result, some drivers may drive at a much higher speed and may be more careless because they believe that they are much less likely to be involved in an accident on a rural road. This level of confidence sometimes leads to horrific accidents.
Less Police
One of the reasons why rural areas are dangerous is that the police do not patrol them as often. As a result, drivers are more likely to drive recklessly. If you're also driving very fast, there's a greater chance that you and the other driver will be held responsible for the accident.
More Dangerous Roads
Rural roads are darker because they do not have street lights. There can be sharp turns and some roads are not well-maintained. In some cases, however, you may be able to blame the authorities for failing to properly maintain the roads and receive compensation.
Different Types of Road Obstacles
While wildlife can be encountered anywhere, you are more likely to encounter larger wild animals in rural areas. Even if you miss the animal, the act of swerving might lead to you colliding with another vehicle unexpectedly. You're also more likely to have your vision blocked by vegetation.
Fatigued Driving
Many drivers who are traveling on rural roads have to drive for longer periods of time. They are also more likely to be traveling. As a result, the other driver might be exhausted and this can have the same effect as driving under the influence.
Lack of Witnesses
After an accident on a rural road, you may have a difficult time locating witnesses to your accident. Also, it's much less likely that there will be surveillance footage that can recover your accident. Therefore, you will need to turn to other forms of evidence to prove your case. Also, because there are fewer police officers in rural areas, the police are less likely to send someone to write a police report and may simply ask that you file a police report at a nearby station.
Fortunately, with the help of an experienced auto accident attorney, you should still be able to gather the evidence necessary to win your case. With the help of expert witnesses and inferences that can be made from the car crash, you'll be able to argue that the other driver was negligent and that this caused the crash. Reach out to an auto accident attorney to see if you have a case.