One of the fundamental advantages about roundabouts is that even when crashes do occur (and all the studies show they happen less frequently), they're less like

One of the fundamental advantages about roundabouts is that even when crashes do occur (and all the studies show they happen less frequently), they're less likely to be fatal. Instead of being t-boned, with at least one of the vehicles driving at speed, you're getting either side swiped or rear-ended, which is safer for all drivers involved.