In the United States, nearly 25 percent of all fatal crashes occur at intersections. Here the intersections where motorists may be at a higher risk of being killed than others.
From 2000 through 2019, there were 159,394 fatal crashes designated as intersection-related. However, not all intersections are created equal, it was extremely rare for multiple fatal crashes to occur at a single crossing. Toms River was a major exception.
New Jersey Leads the USA With 9 Fatal Accidents
Eight Are in Toms River, at Route 70 & Massachusetts Ave.
There are about 15,812,406 intersections in the continental United States. Less than one percent saw even one fatal crash (147,000). Only 1,828 had three or more fatal crashes – less than .01 percent.
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Slow down:
Fatal crashes are more likely to occur at intersections that are at the crossing of a highway and a local road – where the speed limit changes dramatically. Whether you have the right of way or not, drive slower than usual when turning at an intersection, and don’t speed up to make a yellow light.
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Scan your surroundings and enter the intersection carefully:
There is a lot happening at intersections and it is easy to miss something that could potentially cause a collision. Make sure to scan the area in all directions and to enter the intersection carefully, even if you have the right of way. Look for stop signs, stoplights, roadblocks or construction, pedestrians and crosswalks, bike lanes, turning lights, or other restrictions – is there anything that is blocking your visibility or that could be misinterpreted by another driver? Other vehicles or pedestrians may not see you at first, so it is your responsibility to prepare yourself for the different possibilities.
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Stop for pedestrians and keep a safe distance from other vehicles:
Stay especially aware of pedestrians and where other vehicles are in relation to you. If possible, make eye contact with the other driver or pedestrian when there is any room for a misunderstanding.
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Follow the law:
- Make your intentions extremely clear by obeying the law: signaling during turns, driving at the speed limit, coming to a complete stop at stop signs – and always driving sober.
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Stay off your phone and other distractions:
Intersections come with enough complications – don’t add to them through cellphone use or other self-created distractions.
I have shared this previously, I live in a town apx the same size as Lkwd, with about the same miles of paved roads. We have nowhere near the number of vehicle accidents, rollovers or buildings crashed by motor vehicles. Without data, one has to wonder why the figures are so high for Lkwd. I’ve long since given up on driving in Lkwd when visiting. I can’t imagine what these high rates do to insurance costs.
Because Lakewood has more people.
That was quite simple
I see it’s Massachusetts and the 70, the reason is because the light to turn left is literally 8 seconds, 3 cars maximum could catch a green light, the same is with whitesville and the 70
I am thinking Lakewood drivers have not had good driving training. So many cars on road with dents all over their cars. Very scary to drive in Lakewood. Instead of stopping at stop signs they pull into the road and then stop. So many on their hand held phones as well.
People in Lakewood ignore traffic laws created for the safety of its residents people run red lights do not stop appropriately at stops sings or turn on red are too distracted to notice pedestrians or stopped busses. The politically connected askanim will not allow for traffic cameras since the Yunga Leit can I’ll afford the fines
Always wear reflector when walking by night, and always have lights on, on a bike – even by day. Make eye contact with driver when crossing by corner etc.
Testing, retesting and more retesting of Lakewood drivers. More than half will fail the retesting. Those that have failed the retesting should have their vehicles seized on the spot. Those drivers are a big menace to our roads. Simple as that.