There are some interesting places in St. Louis. Then there are also dangerous ones like the roads and intersections where accidents commonly occur.
Towing companies get calls for various reasons at various locations. Some might think that they are only needed in far and isolated roads but, their services also come in handy in the busiest streets and intersections of St. Louis.
Car accidents can happen in intersections and in this post, we’ll tell you about the intersections in St Louis that have the worst reputation when it comes to car accidents. Whenever you drive through them, make sure to take extra precautions because they are notorious for car accidents.
1. Clarkson Road & Manchester Road at Ellisville
Dubbed as the most dangerous intersection in the St. Louis area is the one found on Clarkson Road and Manchester Road. An estimate of 155 crashes happened at this intersection up until 1999 and the numbers are still rising.
It has been fitted with a red light camera to help with safety. If drivers know that they are being watched, they are likely to drive more carefully. These cameras were also used to issue tickets to those who run the red light. In 2017, those red-light cameras were put down. However, there are talks about putting them up again just recently.
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2. Fee Fee Road and Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur
Coming in second place to the number of crashes is the intersection between Fee Fee Road and Olive Boulevard.
It’s a road that’s quite near office parks, that’s why it can get a lot of traffic especially during peak hours.
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3. Mason Rd. And Olive Boulevard
This intersection comes in third place and it is where the Barnes-Jewish Hospital is located. Due to the number of accidents, the intersection has received a lot of work to improve safety. However, that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down while on these roads. However busy or not the streets are, you should always be alert and stay focused to prevent accidents.
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Avoiding Accidents At Intersections
Accidents at intersections are some of the worse and fatal ones. Extra precautions should always be taken when crossing intersections. Here are a few things to remember to avoid accidents at intersections.
- Remember that not all people are aware that you have the right-of-way – Even if you have the right-of-way if the other drivers are not aware of it or just don’t care, it is still possible to meet an accident. In that case, it is best to drive defensively to avoid fatal crashes.
- Double-check when turning right on red – If you’re turning right on red, you have to be absolutely sure that there isn’t a single car coming from the other direction that’s turning left.
- Watch Out For Rushing Vehicles – Looking intently at the green light and waiting for it to light up without looking at the road can get you into trouble. Some vehicles rush through the yellow light in the hopes of making it. If you immediately run the green light and there’s a rushing car, you can collide with that and meet an accident.
- Watch Out For Pedestrians Too – The intersections aren’t just a place for cars, there are pedestrians or people on bikes too. You should always keep an eye on them and take precautions because you can do some serious damage in case you bump or crash into them.
