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The Most Dangerous Intersections in Fort Lauderdale

It can be nerve-racking to drive around Fort Lauderdale. After all, Broward County is often referred to as a dangerous place to drive. One of the major reasons Fort Lauderdale poses such a danger to drivers is its massive intersections. Many motorists, especially those who do not live in the area and aren’t used to its intersections, have a difficult time figuring out when it’s safe to navigate safely through these locations.

If you sustain an injury in a car crash in an intersection in Fort Lauderdale, reach out to a highly skilled Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer at David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A.. With years of experience assisting injury victims in the area, attorney David Fuchs is prepared to take on your case. Reach out online to schedule a free, initial consultation of your case.

While there are several challenging intersections to navigate in Fort Lauderdale, some of the most dangerous include:

Sunrise Boulevard and Andrew Avenue

Many of the crashes at Sunrise Boulevard and Andrew Avenue occur when drivers attempt to speed through yellow lights. A motorist might try to beat such a light, and then realize how wide the intersection actually is. When this happens, they may not be able to make it across before other drivers move through their lights, which are now green. This intersection proves that speeding up at yellow lights is very risky.

NE 26th Street and Federal Highway

The intersection at NE 26th Street and Federal Highway features three and four-lane roads that direct drivers to go straight, right, or left. This leads to confusion, especially for tourists who are not used to massive intersections. It’s common for drivers to get flustered at this intersection and make dangerous maneuvers as a result.

Oakland Park Boulevard and Powerline Road

Oakland Park Boulevard and Powerline Road is the last intersection before the Interstate 95 ramp, and is often congested with traffic due to the houses, restaurants, and access areas to the Little River neighborhood. The traffic at this intersection makes many drivers nervous, often causing them to make irrational decisions when they’re behind the wheel.

North State Road 7 and West Oakland Park Boulevard

The State Road 7 and Oakland Park Boulevard intersection is located by the Lakes Mall, which attracts a variety of locals and visitors. The large number of customers this intersection attracts leads to a great deal of traffic, confusion, and accidents.

Area Near the University of Florida Campus

In the 2017 “Statewide Analysis of Bicycle Crashes,” researchers from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) divided the state into seven districts and mapped all of the state’s 26,036 bicycle crashes over the prior three years. It used the map to identify “clusters” where bicycle accidents statistically occur the most often in the state. The FDOT’s hope was to identify crash-prone areas and make them safer and more efficient for bicyclists and pedestrians. There were 16 clusters throughout Florida, four of which were in Gainesville, Florida:

  • Northwest 13th Street near Northwest 10th Avenue
  • Northwest 13th Street near West University Avenue
  • West University Avenue near Southwest Second Avenue
  • Southwest 34th Street near Southwest Archer Road

Not surprisingly, one of the major “hot spots” for bicyclist accidents is the area located near the University of Florida (UF)’s campus. University Avenue and the intersection of 13th Street and Archer Road reported 199 bicycle crashes from 2011 to 2014, making the area near UF one of the most dangerous in the state for bicyclists. Only Hollywood Beach reported more accidents. The high number of students commuting by bicycle in this area increases the risk of collisions.

What is Fort Lauderdale’s Vision Zero Movement?

Vision Zero is a movement in Fort Lauderdale designed to create safer streets for walkers, bikers, drivers, or those using transit. Its goal is to eliminate deadly traffic crashes and serious injuries in Fort Lauderdale. To achieve this goal, Vision Zero focuses on the following initiatives:

  • Creating laws to improve the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists
  • Utilizing city facilities, programs, and equipment to encourage safe behavior
  • Supporting efforts to educate on the dangers of texting and driving
  • Educating vehicle drivers with informative materials
  • Improving safe access to schools

Contact David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in a Fort Lauderdale intersection, remain calm and call the police. Emergency personnel will arrive at the scene and file an accident report, which can be used as valuable evidence if you decide to file a claim. In the event you wish to pursue a personal injury claim, don’t hesitate to contact the David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A. today. We may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact us today at to schedule a free, initial evaluation of your case.

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