A Deeper Look at L.A.’s Most Dangerous Intersections

Los Angeles, the home of sunshine, stardom, beaches, and… car accidents. While it isn’t possible to completely prevent car accidents, there are things that can be done to reduce the risk of getting into them. Learning which intersections are the most dangerous in Los Angeles will help you stay as safe as possible while driving through these “death traps.”

Why are Intersections so Dangerous?

Intersections are one of the most frequent places where car accidents happen. “Why?” you may ask. There are a number of reasons why, which include:

  • Distractions – Intersections are one of the most common places where people get distracted on the road. When the light turns red, the phone typically comes out. This may lead to making bad decisions such as turning when it’s not your turn, going before the light turns green, or going when it is unsafe to do so.
  • Misjudging another driver – For intersections to function properly, many different moving parts need to work together. In this case, the moving parts are the other drivers on the road. Many times accidents occur in the intersection when an individual misjudges the time they have to go before the other driver comes. A common example of this is if you were trying to turn left on a green light. You look and see only one car coming, but you believe you have enough time to make the turn before they arrive. However, as you’re turning—SMASH, you get t-boned.

Now that we know intersections tend to be hotspots for auto accidents, we will cover some of the most dangerous intersections to look out for in L.A. It may come as no surprise that nearly half of the accidents on the list are located in Los Angeles, with over 90% of the accidents being in Southern California.

There are 444 intersections included on the list, and 221 of them are located in Los Angeles. The next intersection is in Sacramento with 13. As you can see, this is a substantial gap.

Reseda Street & Devonshire Boulevard

At the top of the list of Los Angeles’ most dangerous intersections is Devonshire St. and Reseda Blvd. To those who travel through this intersection, it most likely comes as no surprise to see this make the list at the number one spot. It is one of the valley’s most traveled intersections and it shows. There is no explanation as to why this intersection is so dangerous, however, there are a number of different major retailers and shopping areas centrally located. The high accident numbers have been explained as the result of the overly high traffic volume this intersection sees annually.

Imperial Highway & Vista Del Mar

This intersection is right near Dockweiler Beach and has been among the top of many dangerous intersection lists for quite some time now. For those who have visited Dockweiler, this intersection may remind you of the beginning of a great weekend, which may be the reason why it is so dangerous. When people are in “vacation mode” they tend to not think as clearly due to their levels of excitement. It is important to keep your focus on the road until you arrive safely to your destination.

How a Beverly Hills Attorney Can Help

While it isn’t possible to completely prevent a car accident from taking place, the proper steps to prevent them will help increase your chances. That being said, intersections are not the only place that car accidents take place, and it is important to seek the advice of legal professionals if you’ve been injured in a car accident.

Our team here at Saeedian Law Group consists of highly experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys, who work around the clock to ensure our clients get the best possible outcome. For years our award-winning team of attorneys has been helping our clients take the proper steps to recover from injuries due to another individual’s negligence.

Don’t let the negligence of another person change your future. We are available to speak 24/7, call (310) 288-3000 today to schedule your free case evaluation.