Car accidents are the most common and deadly source of injury in the world.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 30,797 fatal crashes in 2009.

Keeping this in mind, it is important to be aware of your surroundings.

Here are some places where you are more likely to be involved in a car accident.

Residential Neighborhoods

Residential neighborhoods present a common threat to motorists.  While the quiet streets might imply that few problems occur, this is far from the truth.

Drivers have to watch out for reduced speed limits and playing children.  They must also pay attention to parked cards and pedestrians.

Parking Lots

Another common place for car accidents is parking lots.  Many people do not pay attention when backing out of parking spaces and run into other vehicles.  Other people drive to fast through parking lots and do not follow the posted speed limits.

When you are in a parking lot, pay extra attention to pedestrians and parked cars to avoid hitting them.

Construction Zones

There are many dangers in construction zones and therefore they are another common place for car accidents.  With many construction workers and equipment in and around roads, it can be easy be involved in an accident.

Most construction zones have reduced speed limits and additional fines.

By paying attention to where you are and making sure to follow all posted traffic laws, you can help reduce the number of accidents that occur each year.

Also be sure to refrain from talking on a cell phone or texting while driving.  Cell phones have been linked to a higher occurrence of traffic accidents.