Scottsdale Intersection Accident Data

Scottsdale intersection accident data shows that the majority of collisions take place near high-traffic crossroads where congestion, speed, and distraction are factors. Regardless of where you get into an accident, accident and injury attorneys in Scottsdale can help you negotiate insurance providers and handle legal proceedings if necessary.

Most Dangerous Intersections in Scottsdale

In 2013, a list was made using data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to find Scottsdale traffic accident hotspots. These intersections include:

• Hayden Road and Thomas Road
• Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard
• Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road
• Scottsdale Road and McDowell Road
• Shea Boulevard and 90th
• Shea Boulevard and 92nd
• Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Greenway Hayden Loop
• Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
• Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road
• Scottsdale Road and Indian School Road

Many of these roads are major arteries of traffic in the city, and thus continue to be sites of accidents.

​​Scottsdale Intersection Accident Risk

Why These Accidents Happen

Traffic

It makes sense that the more cars there are on the road, the more accidents there will be. According to ADOT, the peak day for crashes is Friday, and the peak hour for crashes is between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. 

The day with the most fatal crashes is Saturday, and the hour with the most fatal crashes is between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The story this data tells is that when traffic is high, more accidents happen.

Distraction

When it comes to fatal distracted driving incidents, Arizona is 26th in the nation. ADOT also found that distracted driving is responsible for more than eighty deaths a year, and over 8,600 crashes.

In reality, these numbers are probably higher, as smaller accidents sometimes go unreported. Drivers can also be reluctant to admit they were texting or otherwise using their phone while behind the wheel. Just as there are legal consequences for violating move over laws, using a phone while driving has been illegal in Arizona since 2021.

Speed

Speeding is responsible for 15% of all accidents in Arizona. More importantly, it’s present in 8% of all fatal crashes, making it the second leading factor to fatal crashes in Arizona. Intersections where speed zones change or drivers are exiting private driveways into even moderately fast traffic can easily be the site of accidents.

Let Gage Mathers Help

If you’re involved in an intersection accident, Gage Mathers can help you take the steps you need to preserve your rights and compensation. Our lawyers are experts at navigating the legal system and representing victims of auto collisions. We have the data to make your case!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

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