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. If a crash at one of these spots injured you, our team can help with your Sarasota car accident claim.
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
If you are ever in a crash at one of these intersections, our guide on what to do after a Florida car accident covers the first steps.
- 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
If another driver caused your crash, you may wonder whether you can sue someone for a car accident.
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, call our Sarasota car accident attorney today. You can also send us a message online to set up a time to talk.