Posted On: October 5, 2009 by Ryan Bradley

Dangerous intersections in Missouri

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My personal injury firm helps people who have been injured in a Missouri car accident, but we can only do so much after an accident to help victims recover. It is up to drivers to do their part to avoid accidents and prevent injuries before they happen. One way to do this is to be prepared for a potentially dangerous situation.

To help you do that, here is a list of the 10 most dangerous intersections in Missouri, according to a State Farm Insurance report:

1.) Gravois and Lindbergh Blvd. – Sunset Hills
2.) Glenstone Ave. and Sunshine St. – Springfield
3.) Clarkson Rd. and Manchester Rd. – Ellisville
4.) Highway 141 and Big Bend – Twin Oaks
5.) 23rd St. and State Highway 291 – Independence
6.) Battlefield Road and National Ave. – Springfield
7.) Kansas Expressway and Sunshine St. – Springfield
8.) Patterson Rd. and Lindbergh – Florissant
9.) Highway K and Highway N – O’Fallon
10.) Highway 94 and Jungermann Rd. – St. Peters

Looking at the list, we find the St. Louis metro area and Springfield have most of the more dangerous intersections in the state. If you live in these areas, you probably know these roads well.

Now that you know where Missouri injury accidents are most likely to happen, you should be extra vigilant when approaching these intersections. You should always obey traffic laws, but it’s especially important at these locations that you don’t try to beat a yellow light or speed through even when it’s green.

Even the safest drivers can’t totally eliminate their risk of accidents. You can take all the steps possible to prevent a crash, but another driver can be negligent and run into you. If you have been involved in a crash, contact a Missouri car accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.