Screech: Top 10 most dangerous intersections in Columbus

Conveniently, two days after Allstate insurance named Columbus drivers the second worst in the state, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has released the top 10 high crash intersections in the city.

Ranking of intersections is based on a formula that considers number of crashes, traffic volume and severity over the three-year period 2015-2017.

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“While 13 locations have dropped off this list from last year, we are seeing that the total number of crashes across all 100 intersections has increased,” said Kerstin Carr, MORPC Director of Planning & Environment. “Our local governments are always trying to figure out how engineering solutions can make our roadways safer, but data suggests unsafe behaviors like distracted driving, not wearing your seat belt, or speeding, most often lead to serious injuries or fatalities in a crash.”

MORPC works diligently to keep Ohio roadways safe.

Local Safety Initiative is one method of reducing accidents by looking at regional crash trends and local jurisdiction safety priorities to identify safety emphasis areas and locations, outline goals and individual partner responsibilities, and track progress over time in the reduction of fatal and serious injuries. 

Other systematic safety improvements MORPC spearheaded include reflective back plates and LED signal heads, as well as enhanced crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs.

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