New York City is known for its traffic and dangerous roads.
In fact, according to the New York City Police Department, there were 7,773 motor vehicle accidents in January 2022 alone.
Notably, many of these accidents occur at the same intersections.
Read on to learn more about the most dangerous street in NYC.
Dangerous Streets in New York City
The NYPD keeps track of all car accidents in the city, including where they occur.
Based on the most recent six months of data from August 2021 through January 2022, the following are contenders for the most dangerous street in New York City.
Manhattan
2nd Avenue and East 125th Street: 21 accidents, resulting in 16 injuries.
9th Avenue and West 207th Street: 19 accidents, resulting in 15 injuries.
3rd Avenue and East 42nd Street: 11 accidents, resulting in 8 injuries.
Brooklyn
Atlantic Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue: 31 accidents, resulting in 17 injuries.
Buffalo Avenue and Eastern Parkway: 23 accidents, resulting in 10 injuries.
Jamaica Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue: 20 accidents, resulting in 13 injuries.
Flatlands Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue: 17 accidents, resulting in 16 injuries.
Queens
Brookville Boulevard and Rockaway Boulevard: 29 accidents, resulting in 13 injuries and one death.
Cross Island Parkway and Hempstead Avenue: 19 accidents, resulting in 18 injuries.
Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and Rockaway Boulevard: 17 accidents, resulting in 22 injuries.
North Conduit Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard: 11 accidents, resulting in 18 injuries.
Staten Island
Hylan Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue: 9 accidents, resulting in 6 injuries.
Forest Hill Road and Richmond Avenue: 9 accidents, resulting in 4 injuries.
Victory Boulevard and Woodstock Avenue: 7 accidents, resulting in 6 injuries.
Bronx
Major Deegan Expressway and West Fordham Road: 38 accidents, resulting in 21 injuries.
Bruckner Boulevard and Tiffany Street: 28 accidents, resulting in 18 injuries.
Eastchester Road and Pelham Parkway: 16 accidents, resulting in 11 injuries.
3rd Avenue and East 163 Street: 12 accidents, resulting in 12 injuries.
What Makes NYC Roads Dangerous?
While an accident can happen on any road, certain New York City roads are more dangerous than others.
A few of the factors that can make a road dangerous include:
- Traffic lights or signals obscured by signs or foliage;
- Poorly designed roads providing motorists with limited visibility;
- The lack of crosswalks or bike lanes;
- Poorly maintained roads;
- High volumes of traffic;
- Complex merging situations; and
- Faded lane markings.
Of course, despite a road’s dangerousness, most drivers are able to avoid an accident.
However, when drivers are distracted, impaired, or drive aggressively, the chances of a New York City car accident increase dramatically.
Those injured in a car accident may be entitled to financial compensation from the at-fault party.
A New York personal injury lawyer can help accident victims understand their rights and effectively pursue a claim.
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The information provided on this page speaks in general terms. Of course, there are often exceptions that apply in certain situations. For a complete list of all exceptions please consult the Consolidated Laws of New York. Attorney Naima is also happy to answer any questions you have about your injuries or ability to pursue a claim against the responsible party.