Intersections are some of the most complex and hazardous spots in urban traffic systems. With multiple traffic streams, pedestrian movements, and public transport routes converging, these areas become focal points for accidents.
Understanding which intersections pose the most danger can help city planners, policymakers, and drivers take necessary precautions. AccidentHotline.com has identified the most dangerous intersections in the top 25 metro areas of the USA, providing valuable insights into traffic safety.
Relies on Traffic Data
AccidentHotline.com's analysis relies on traffic accident data from sources such as city transportation departments, police reports, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The study focuses on several criteria to determine which intersections are the most dangerous:
Number of accidents reported.
Severity of accidents (injuries and fatalities).
Traffic volume.
Pedestrian and cyclist involvement,
Top Dangerous Intersections
In New York City, the intersection of Canal Street and 6th Avenue tops the list with 120 reported accidents, resulting in 30 injuries and 2 fatalities. Houston's Westheimer Road and Post Oak Boulevard also pose significant risks, with 110 accidents, 28 injuries, and 1 fatality. In Los Angeles, Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue reported 95 accidents, leading to 25 injuries and 1 fatality.
In Phoenix, the intersection of 7th Street and Bell Road is particularly dangerous, with 90 accidents resulting in 22 injuries and 2 fatalities. San Francisco's Market Street and 5th Street intersection also ranks high with 89 accidents, 23 injuries, and 1 fatality. In Washington, D.C., the intersection of 14th Street NW and U Street NW saw 90 accidents with 22 injuries.
Philadelphia's Roosevelt Boulevard and Grant Avenue had 92 accidents with 25 injuries and 2 fatalities, making it one of the most hazardous in the city. In Miami, NW 36th Street and NW 27th Avenue reported 83 accidents with 21 injuries and 1 fatality. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the intersection of State Street and Wacker Drive saw 85 accidents, resulting in 20 injuries.
Other notable dangerous intersections include Boston's Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street, Seattle's Aurora Avenue North and North 85th Street, and San Diego's El Cajon Boulevard and 54th Street, each with significant accident rates, injuries, and fatalities.
