Which of the following is a consequence of a secondary crash?

A secondary crash refers to an incident that occurs as a direct result of a primary crash, typically within the immediate vicinity of the original accident. These collisions can happen when drivers are trying to navigate around the primary crash scene or are distracted by the initial incident. The defining characteristic of a secondary crash is that it happens within the defined accident scene area, where the presence of the original crash has created hazardous conditions for other drivers.

While confusion, traffic rerouting, and driver negligence may contribute to the circumstances surrounding a secondary crash, they do not define the concept of a secondary crash itself as clearly as the defined accident scene area does. Thus, identifying the area where the crash occurs is key to understanding the implications and consequences of secondary crashes in traffic safety management.