If you live or work in Downtown LA, then you know how horrendous the traffic always is. No matter what time of day or day of the week it is, there’s constantly bumper-to-bumper traffic. This heavy traffic makes fender benders and auto collisions inevitable, so it’s a matter of when rather than if. Collisions come in all sizes, but the damage caused by them usually has patterns. These are the three places on your vehicle most likely to experience damage in the case of a car accident.
#1. Fenders & Headlights
Your car’s fender and headlights are one of the areas most likely to be damaged in an accident. This damage usually occurs due to side end collisions, although swerving in anticipation of an impact can cause damage to result from a head-on collision as well. Your headlights are especially susceptible to damage because they are only made with plastic, rather than the sturdy metal that makes up the rest of your front bumper. This means that they will shatter and break much more easily than the rest of your fender or bumper. Luckily, your headlights are also one of the easiest and most affordable parts of your car to repair.
#2. Wheels
Wheel damage makes up 15 percent of all car collision damage. Because they are located on all four corners of your vehicle, there’s a much higher likelihood that at least one of them will be affected in a collision. Whether you experience a front end impact, rear impact, or side-impact, your tires are vulnerable. Your tires can also be damaged by potholes, debris, curbs, and nails on a daily basis. Luckily, wheels are fairly inexpensive to replace, and you can replace one at a time rather than all four if only one is damaged.
#3. Front & Rear Bumper
Your car’s bumpers are the number one area most susceptible to auto collision damage. The front bumper alone accounts for almost a third of all car accident damages. Whether you rear-end someone or they rear-end you, these types of accidents are by far the most common in Downtown LA. Although bumpers are made to withstand heavy impacts, even small cracks can turn into major damage quickly. The bumper damage can spread and become aggravated over time, so it’s always wise to repair even the smallest bumper scrapes right away. Here at Bumper Buddies, we can repair bumper scrapes, scratches, and dents for a fraction of the cost of a traditional auto body shop, but with the same tools and quality.
If you spend your rush hour driving through Downtown LA and you’ve experienced car damage as the result of a fender bender, call Bumper Buddies. Our mobile bumper repair service will travel to wherever is most convenient for you and completely repair your damage in just a matter of hours. We offer a 3-year warranty on all of our work, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you’d like to find out more about our services, receive a free estimate, or schedule an appointment, contact us via phone or online form and we’ll get back to you right away.
FAQs
Car accidents can leave individuals with significant physical damage and emotional distress. Knowing the three types of impacts in a car accident – vehicle, external, and internal – is critical in understanding the full extent of the injuries that may have occurred.
What are the 3 impact collisions that occur during a motor vehicle accident? ›
Car accidents can leave individuals with significant physical damage and emotional distress. Knowing the three types of impacts in a car accident – vehicle, external, and internal – is critical in understanding the full extent of the injuries that may have occurred.
What part of the car produces the most accidents? ›
Tires that are all worn out are a common cause of car accidents. The NHTSA has recorded that a whopping 35% of car accidents have been caused by worn tires.
What are the 3 most common accidents? ›
Significantly, the top three types of car accidents – rear end, angle, and sideswipe crashes – are most likely to lead to injuries.
How common is bumper damage? ›
Damage to a bumper is fairly common and occurs to most vehicles at some point; dents, scratches, and cracks all impact your car's look and functionality.
What part of the car is the bumper? ›
A bumper is a bar attached transversely in front of or behind a car body to prevent contact between an obstruction and the car body or to cushion the shock of collision between vehicles.
Where are the highest chances for a collision? ›
Intersections. With at least two separate pathways for vehicles to navigate, all too often from opposite directions, and a myriad of turning and crossing options, the risk for collision and vehicle crashes in intersections is sky-high.
What body parts are hit first in a collision? ›
Your collarbone is one of the first parts of your upper body that can be harmed in a collision due to the seat belt in front of it. The ribs can also break from the impact if it's a high-speed crash. Since the ribs protect the lungs, the chances of a lung collapsing increase drastically.
Where do car crashes happen the most? ›
Intersections. Intersections continue to be one of the more accident-prone areas on the road. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), about one quarter of traffic fatalities and approximately one half of all traffic injuries in the U.S. occur at or near intersections.
Where do cars get hit the most? ›
Most car accidents happen near the victim's home, including in neighborhoods or on rural roads. Intersection and parking lot crashes are also common. Drivers and passengers should take safety precautions, such as using seatbelts whenever they get in the car, regardless of their destination.
While front-end and rear-end collisions are the most common types of traffic collisions, the passenger side is more likely to be hit in a side-impact collision. When making a left turn at an intersection, the passenger side is exposed to potential impact due to crossing the opposite traffic flow.
What are the 4 major causes of vehicle collisions? ›
Common Causes of Vehicle Collisions
Unsafe speed. Driver distractions. Driving on the wrong side of the road. Improper turns.
What are the 4 most common causes of accidents? ›
Drivers: Over-speeding, rash driving, violation of rules, failure to understand signs, fatigue, alcohol.
