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i have been in three accidents vs i have been to three accidents

The correct phrase is "I have been in three accidents." The preposition "in" is used to indicate involvement in accidents, while the preposition "to" is not appropriate in this context.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 714 views

i have been in three accidents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has been involved in three accidents.

Examples:

  • I have been in three accidents, but thankfully I wasn't seriously injured in any of them.
  • She told me she has been in three accidents in the past year.
  • He mentioned that he has been in three accidents since he got his driver's license.
  • The insurance company asked how many accidents I have been in.
  • It's scary to think that she has been in three accidents already.
  • I have been in three accidents in my life and each and every time the wonderful people at Danilchuk always maintained the utmost patience and desire to get the  ...
  • I have been in three accidents in my life and each and every time the wonderful people at Danilchuk always maintained the utmost patience and desire to get the  ...
  • I have been in three accidents in my life and each and every time the wonderful people at Danilchuk always maintained the utmost patience and desire to get the  ...
  • Jun 24, 2014 ... I have been in three accidents. None of them were my fault and nothing like what your son went through. I can understand his fear and ...

i have been to three accidents

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "to" is not used to indicate involvement in accidents.

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