Taking preventive actions can reduce the risk even more. Carjackings can occur at anytime with the most occurring during the late night hours. Carjacking is not just a big city problem but happen in the suburbs, small towns and rural areas. Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs. Garages and parking lots for mass transits, shopping malls, and grocery stores.
Self serve gas stations and car washes.
ATMs Residential driveways and streets as people get in and out of cars. Highway exit and entry ramps, or anyplace else that drivers slow down or stop. Reduce Your Risk Getting in Walk with a purpose and stay alert. Approach your car with the key in hand. Look around and inside the car before getting in.