According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, drivers in New Jersey were involved in 1.4 million car crashes in 2015-2019. If you break that down, that is 750 car accidents per day over 5 years. Those accidents span from “fender-benders” to devastating fatalities occurring in various locations. More than 3,100 of those accidents resulted in a fatality. The location of an accident can significantly affect the circumstance leading up to the car crash. An intersection is a junction or an area of roadway where two or more roads cross or meet. Intersections with less traffic are usually controlled by a stop or yield sign, where busier intersections are usually controlled by stop lights. Intersections can be particularly dangerous because visibility can be impacted by parked cars, vegetation, weather conditions, and other obstacles. The physical layout of an intersection can be a potential contributing factor in a car accident.
New Jersey is called the “diner capital of the world” because it does indeed have the most diners in the world. New Jersey could also carry the title of “deadliest intersections in the U.S.” as the state has 4 out of 10 of the deadliest intersections in the United States. Based on crash rates, here are the most dangerous N.J. intersections:
- N.J. Route 129 and Lalor Street
Trenton, Mercer County
Fatalities: 9 - East Jersey Street & US – 1&9
Elizabeth, Union County
Fatalities: 9 - Massachusetts Ave and SR-70
Toms River, Ocean County
Fatalities: 8 - East Grand St. and US-1&9
Elizabeth, Union County
Fatalities: 7
Protect your Rights: If you have been injured in a car accident at any of these dangerous intersections, please contact Colacci Law Firm to discuss your case. According to a report conducted by the Insurance Research Council, settlements were 40% higher when claimants were represented by an attorney. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no legal fee unless the attorney recovers compensation for your injuries. Remember, the goal of the insurance company is to save money by giving you as little as possible. At Colacci Law Firm, we make sure our clients’ interests are represented to the fullest extent.