Speeding – This often happens while a driver is distracted. He or she is texting and driving or otherwise distracted and does not notice how quickly he or she is approaching another car. If that other car stops, a rear-end crash could easily occur.
Distracted driving ­– Often, when drivers are distracted in heavy traffic, such as on a highway or interstate, distracted driving leads to a rear-end crash. These crashes often involve multiple vehicles because cars are so close together because of traffic.
Impaired driving – Impairment by alcohol or other drugs can lead to many types of accidents. Alcohol can impair judgment and reaction time. Some drivers are so impaired they have blurry vision and cannot tell how close other vehicles might be.
Inclement weather – Wet roads caused by rain could make it harder for another driver to stop before crashing into the back of another vehicle. Sometimes, water prevents a car from stopping because of old, worn tires.
Suddenly stopping to avoid running a red light – Sometimes a light turns yellow far enough from an intersection that approaching drivers could try to stop or go through the intersection before the light turns red. However, quickly stopping could result in a rear-end crash because the rear driver may think the lead driver should go through the intersection. In this situation, the rear driver is still likely to be found at fault for tailgating.