The 15 Most Dangerous Intersections in San Diego

This week, Circulate San Diego released their data on the 15 Most Dangerous Intersections in San Diego.

The 15 intersections identified are:

• • Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA
  • Rosecrans St & Moore St, San Diego, CA
  • University Ave & Alabama St, San Diego, CA
  • Federal Blvd & Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA
  • Mira Mesa Blvd & Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA
  • Mira Mesa Blvd & Aderman Ave, San Diego, CA
  • Westview Pkwy & Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
  • Palm Ave & 16th St, San Diego, CA
  • Imperial Ave & 26th St, San Diego, CA
  • Market St & 19th St, San Diego, CA
  • University Ave & 44th St, San Diego, CA
  • University Ave & College Ave, San Diego, CA
  • El Cajon Blvd & 46th St, San Diego, CA
  • El Cajon Blvd & Altadena Ave, San Diego, CA
  • El Cajon Blvd & 60th St, San Diego, CA

Nearly 50 pedestrians and cyclists lose their lives in traffic crashes in San Diego every year, many of which, devastatingly recur at these very intersections. Safety advocacy groups, including Families for Safe Streets San Diego are raising awareness and calling on city officials to recognize the life-threatening issues at hand.

What Can be Done?

• Stripes – Paint ladder or zebra stripes across the crosswalk for increased visibility
• Signal – Install a countdown signal
• Sound – Audible prompts to let people know when it is safe to cross
• Daylighting – prohibit cars from parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk to increase visibility

According to NBC 7, Mayor Todd Gloria’s office said the city has received millions of dollars in grants for safety improvements and has begun with the 15 intersections being placed under review for daylighting.

Have you or a loved one been involved in a crash in one of these intersections? Our San Diego attorneys are ready to help. Contact Ray Padilla Law, APC today at (619) 431-1187 to speak with Attorney Ray Padilla directly.  Please call even if it’s simply to ask, “what should I do?”