Car accidents can happen just about anywhere, but some intersections in Sarasota County are notorious car crash hotspots. If you’re a frequent driver in our area, you can probably guess which intersections make up Sarasota County’s Top 10 List for car accidents and collisions. If you’re new here or just visiting, it’s a list worth checking out, including the number of crashes at that location in 2023.
The Top 10 Intersections for Car Accidents are:
- Bee Ridge Rd, Beneva Rd: 59 Crashes
- Bee Ridge Rd, Honore Ave: 52 Crashes
- US 41, River Rd: 49 Crashes
- Clark Rd, Beneva Rd: 46 Crashes
- Bee Ridge Rd, Cattlemen Rd: 44 Crashes
- US 41, Jacaranda Blvd: 42 Crashes
- US 41 Bypass, Center Rd: 39 Crashes
- Clark Rd, Honore Ave: 38 Crashes
- US 41, Laurel Rd: 37 Crashes
- Bee Ridge Rd, McIntosh Rd: 35 Crashes
What Makes these Intersections so Dangerous?
These intersections can be particularly dangerous because of a combination of factors, like careless driving, distractions, and tailgating. These elements often lead to serious accidents. Greg Linehan, an experienced attorney based in Sarasota, has a proven track record of successfully representing car crash victims at these hazardous intersections and throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. His expertise ensures that you have a strong advocate who understands the complexities of intersection-related accidents and will fight for the compensation you deserve.
Top Driver Contributing Circumstances
- Operating a vehicle in a careless or negligent manner
- Failing to yield to a right of way
- Following too closely
- Failing to stay in the proper lane
- Improper turns
- Ran red light or stop sign
- Driving too fast
- Ran off roadway
- Improper passing
- Erratic, reckless driving
What Makes Certain Intersections Worse than Ithers?
As most drivers know, intersections can be confusing, especially busy intersections you don’t know well or visit often. Cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles are entering from multiple points, and at the busiest times of day, traffic can get extremely heavy. A number of other factors play a big role in intersection accidents, too, including:
- Pedestrians crossing the street
- Speeding
- Careless, negligent, and/or aggressive driving
- Poor signage and traffic signals
- Bad weather
- Inattentive drivers distracted by cellphones, eating, etc.
- Drivers unfamiliar with traffic patterns
- Trying to “beat” a yellow light
- Illegal turns on red
- Ignoring pedestrian signals
In an accident? Greg Linehan Law can help.
With more than 26 years of experience practicing law, Greg Linehan Law will hold the guilty party in your accident accountable and make sure your rights are protected. He is passionate about helping injured people rebuild their lives through effective legal representation and getting them the compensation they deserve. If you’ve been in a car accident, contact Greg Linehan Law and his team now.
