Accidents in parking lots are more common than you may think. Around one in five auto accidents occur in parking lots, and around 60,000 people are injured every year in parking lot accidents. Distractions and blocked vision are the most common causes of parking lot accidents. Here are some tips for staying safe while parking. Keep an Eye Out Don’t text, make your phone calls, or look at the news or social media while you’re pulling in or out of a parking lot. You need to keep an eye out.