What Are Oroville’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
With a population of just under 20,000, Oroville is one of the larger communities in Butte County and has plenty of both commuter and local traffic on its roads. This, unfortunately, means that the city also sees a number of vehicle accidents every year. While it isn’t possible to tell exactly when or where a vehicle accident will take place, there are a few factors that make particular locations more dangerous than others. In order to increase your safety while driving on local roadways, you may want to read the following blog about Oroville’s most dangerous intersections.
Intersections Ranked
The following intersections are listed from most to least dangerous with the number of collisions that took place within 250 feet of the location between 2008 and 2020. These statistics are taken from research conducted at UC Berkeley.
- Lincoln Street at Oro Dam Boulevard, 36
- Feather River Boulevard at Oro Dam Boulevard East, 29
- Oro Dam Boulevard East at Spencer Avenue, 25
- Olive Highway and Oro Dam Boulevard at Washington Avenue, 22
- 5th Avenue at Oro Dam Boulevard East, 21
- Myers Street at Oro Dam Boulevard East, 21
- Oro Dam Boulevard East at Veatch Street, 21
- Mitchell Avenue at Washington Avenue, 17
- Mitchell Avenue at Tucker Lane, 16
What Makes Intersections Dangerous?
Intersections typically see a higher density of accidents than other parts of the road. This happens for a few reasons. However, the main factor that increases the risk of accidents at intersections is that the directions of traffic are multiplied, meaning that drivers need to pay more attention. This means more opportunities for drivers to make reckless mistakes.
While all intersections multiply directions of traffic, some are especially dangerous. Particular intersections can be more accident-prone for a few different factors. In some cases, the intersection simply has a lot of traffic, making it more likely that a crash will happen at some point. In others, there’s an issue with the intersection that makes it difficult for drivers to stay safe. These issues can include things like defective or missing signals or signs, poor visibility or lack of lighting, lack of turn lanes, confusing design, and more.
Roadway Defects and Government Liability
In cases where a reckless driver causes a crash, that driver is usually considered at-fault and is financially responsible for the damages they’ve caused. However, in cases where an issue with the roadway causes the accident, the government entity responsible for that particular road may be considered the at-fault party and held responsible much like a negligent driver would be.
However, it’s important to know that injury claims against government entities are not the same as most cases. Critically, these cases need to be filed within six months or 180 days of the date of the accident, making it more difficult for injured parties to claim the compensation they deserve. Because it can be difficult to hold governments responsible for accidents, it’s vital to work with an Oroville car accident lawyer who can help you get the payments you need to cover your losses.
Other Blogs from Ed Smith, Oroville Car Accident Lawyer
- Two Hurt During Crash in Oroville
- What is an Oroville Personal Injury Lawyer?
- Pedestrian Crash in Oroville
Oroville Car Accident Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, an Oroville car accident lawyer. If a car crash caused you serious injuries, please reach out to me for my free, friendly advice. To get in touch, you can call either (800) 404-5400 or (530) 392-9400
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