Two violent crimes are committed in the U.S. every minute of the day.
Drivers traveling alone can be particularly vulnerable.
There are a number of things you can do, however, to keep yourself safer both inside your car and out. Read about them here, and then pass the information along to anyone who might be alone behind the wheel. Where and how you choose to park can go a long way toward keeping you safer. When possible, back into a parking space. Should you need to, you'll be able to drive out with less chance of someone trapping you.