Atlanta’s drivers have a mixed reputation for car accidents. According to Allstate Insurance, Atlanta, GA, ranks 59th out of America’s most populous 100 cities for road usage. Its drivers have a good record for minimizing handheld cell use. However, they have a poor record for speeding and hard braking.
Traffic crashes tend to happen in locations that are unforgiving of these and other risky driving behaviors. And when car accidents happen on Atlanta’s most dangerous roads and intersections, our team at Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers stands up for victims to recover fair financial compensation.
If you were hurt in a crash, contact our Atlanta law office for a free initial consultation at (404) 255-9000.
How Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Auto Accident in Atlanta, GA
Since 2019, Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers has fought for accident victims throughout Atlanta, Georgia, against at-fault parties and their insurers. Our team of Atlanta car accident lawyers has over seven decades of combined experience both in and out of the courtroom.
If you get injured by someone else’s actions, our attorneys can provide the following legal services:
- Providing a free consultation to review your case and explain your options
- Gathering evidence to prove your case against the other party
- Preparing your insurance claim
- Negotiating with insurers for a settlement
- Filing a lawsuit if settlement discussions fail
Even though car crashes cluster in a few locations, they can happen for many reasons and cause a range of injuries. As such, it’s best to contact our Atlanta personal injury lawyers to properly discuss your injuries and how we can help you fight for compensation for them.
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Atlanta?
Georgia releases crash statistics through its Crash Data Portal. Its most recent data compiles car accident reports for collisions in 2022.
That year, the city saw a total of 35,768 total traffic accidents, which encompasses the following:
- 33,729 multi-vehicle accidents
- 1,685 single-vehicle accidents
- 275 pedestrian accidents
- 79 bicycle accidents
Despite its ubiquity, the term “accidents” is, in fact, disfavored by traffic experts. It implies that these crashes were unavoidable. The fact of the matter is that most collisions result from driver errors and are thus preventable.
Car Crash Hotspots in Atlanta
Car accidents tend to cluster in locations where conditions encourage or amplify reckless behaviors and mistakes. For example, heavy traffic increases the risk that speeding and tailgating will result in an accident. Similarly, sharp curves and blind corners can cause inattentive drivers to crash into other vehicles.
Georgia’s Crash Data Portal includes a tab with a map of crash locations. That map reveals two facts. First, it clearly shows that crashes can happen anywhere in the city and that there are elements of randomness that play a role in collisions.
Second, despite the small role played by randomness, the map reveals clear crash hotspots, which tend to form on the busiest roads and intersections in the city.
Dangerous Intersections in Atlanta
Intersection collisions usually happen when a driver fails to yield the right of way to another vehicle.
That can happen in a few contexts, such as:
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failing to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn
- Failing to wait for a gap when making a right turn
- Proceeding through a multi-way stop out of turn
The following Atlanta intersections formed the most notable crash hotspots in 2022:
- Williams St. NW and Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
- Ted Turner Dr. and Baker St. NW
- Peachtree St. NW and N Ave. NE
- Northside Dr. NW and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW
Intersection crashes, such as side-impact collisions, can cause serious injuries. When a vehicle hits the door of another car, the occupant’s proximity to the impact site can result in severe harm. For example, the impact can collapse the door, crushing the occupant or slamming the door into their chest, abdomen, or head.
Intersections can also form pedestrian accident clusters. Two locations where multiple pedestrian collisions occurred include Northside Dr. NW & Magnolia St. NW and Marietta St. & Forsyth St. NW.
Dangerous Roads in Atlanta
Road crashes differ in both cause and consequence from intersection collisions. They often involve rear-end or sideswipe collisions, which usually result from inattentive or distracted driving. For example, a driver may slam into the rear of another vehicle while daydreaming or reading a text.
These collisions often cause less severe injuries than side-impact or head-on collisions at intersections. Common injuries from rear-end and sideswipe crashes include whiplash and concussions.
The following Atlanta roads formed the largest crash clusters in 2022:
- I-20, particularly west of the city
- I-75/I-85
- I-285
- US-19/14th St. NW
- Memorial Dr. SE/GA-154
- Metropolitan Pkwy.
These roads are some of Atlanta’s busiest. As a result, drivers will often have difficulty navigating the city without using them. They must, therefore, exercise extra caution when using these roads by leaving extra space and watching their speeds.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation With Our Experienced Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys
A car accident can cause painful and disabling injuries. Contact Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers for a free consultation to learn about your right to pursue compensation under Georgia law.