Houston continues to rank among the most dangerous cities in the country to drive. On average, 640 people are killed each year on Houston-area roadways, with countless others seriously injured. A combination of abundant construction zones, aggressive & distracted drivers, a complex network of interstate highways, poor road conditions and heavy traffic are all considered factors. Houston auto-related injuries and fatalities have become such a problem, the Houston Chronicle recently dedicated an entire series addressing the topic. According to their research, Houston drivers and pedestrians are 40% more likely to die on the road than drivers in Los Angeles.
To help narrow down some of the city’s problem areas, LINKHouston has named the following intersections as the most dangerous in the city:
• Long Point & Gessner
• Fondren & West Bellfort
• Bissonnet & Wilcrest
• Shepherd & Allen Pkwy & Kirby
• Taylor & Spring & MKT Trail
• Hawthorne & Spur 527 & Holman
• Fannin & Pierce
• Ranchester & Bellaire
• West & Airline
• Bellaire & S Gessner
• 11th & Nicholson
• Patterson & Washington
Auto accidents can occur anywhere and at any time, so drivers always need to be aware of their surroundings. Taking extra precautions to ensure safe conditions includes buckling up, eliminating smartphone use, keeping both hands on the wheel and avoiding other common distractions. However, as careful as someone may be, the reckless actions of others may inadvertently impact the most cautious of drivers.
As an experienced personal injury law firm in Texas, we’ve seen countless cases involving individuals who have had their lives turned upside down due to accidents caused by negligent drivers. Lost wages, massive medical bills, pain & suffering and an adverse alteration to one’s lifestyle can all stem from a serious accident.
If you or a loved one have been in a car, truck, bus, or motorcycle accident with injuries and the incident was not your fault, contact Ben Bronston & Associates for a FREE and confidential consultation. You can fill out our online Case Evaluation Form or call our office directly at 713-CALL-BEN (713-225-5236) and we will be happy to assist.
