Comparison of Fatality Rates: Roundabouts vs. Non Roundabout Intersections

Roundabouts are safer than other intersections because they have a lower death rate. 0.1% of crashes at roundabouts result in a death, compared to 0.4% at standard four-way intersections with traffic lights or stop signs, and 0.9% at Y intersections. Roundabouts are smaller, forcing vehicles to drive through them slowly, which reduces the risk of collision.