Most Dangerous Intersectionsin Huntsville, Alabama
Dangerous Roads
- Highway 72
- US Highway 31
- Research Park Boulevard
- Jordan Lane
- University Drive
Highway 72 is especially dangerous because of significant construction projects affecting traffic speed.
Dangerous Intersections
Notes:
1 = Highway 72, 2 = Research Park Blvd, 3 = Jordan Lane, 4 = University Drive
A = Sparkman and 565, B = Memorial Parkway between Clinton & Governors, C = Old Madison Pike and Research Blvd.
How to Practice Precaution
- Drive with heightened vigilance in confusing or oddly angled intersections.
- Always observe the posted speed limit and obey traffic signals and signs.
- Do not drive if you are intoxicated or under the influence of prescription or illicit drugs.
- Take your vehicle in for check-ups at recommended schedule. Brake malfunctions, worn tire treads, or other issues could endanger many lives on the road.
- If an intersection is known to be dangerous, operate with extra caution.
- Never drive drowsy or fall asleep at the wheel.
- Drive without distractions, such as cell phones, GPS devices, distracting music, or other factors.
STATISTICS
Almost 3,000
collisions occur at intersections in Alabama each year
Jefferson County
is the county with most prevalent intersection-related vehicle collisions.
23%
of traffic accident fatalities occurred near intersections from 2006-2015.
Sources:
- https://patch.com/alabama/birmingham-al/most-dangerous-intersection-alabama-near-uab-campus
- http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/03/huntsvilles_top_10_most_danger.html
- https://www.dot.state.al.us/dsweb/divted/TrafficSOS/pdf/Alabama_SHSP_081117.pdf