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<\/p>\nFor many drivers in the Valley, sitting at a red light on 67th Avenue or navigating a busy intersection during rush hour is just another part of the daily commute.<\/p>\n
But traffic data shows that some of these familiar crossroads are also among the most dangerous in Arizona.<\/p>\n
Many of the state\u2019s highest-crash intersections are concentrated in west Phoenix, where heavy traffic, speeding, red-light running and complicated intersections continue to contribute to hundreds of collisions each year.<\/p>\n
At the top of the list is 67th Avenue and Indian School Road, one of Phoenix\u2019s most notorious intersections.<\/p>\n
More than 260 crashes have been recorded there in recent years, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation, making it one of the city\u2019s most collision-prone locations.<\/p>\n
Drivers regularly encounter long backups, multiple turn lanes and constant traffic throughout the day, creating conditions where even a small mistake can lead to a serious crash.<\/p>\n
Other trouble spots<\/p>\n
A few miles south, 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road has become another major trouble spot. The intersection serves both commuters and commercial trucks traveling to nearby industrial areas, and that combination has produced one of the highest crash totals in the state, per ADOT.<\/p>\n
Another intersection that continues to concern ADOT officials is 67th Avenue and McDowell Road, where more than 220 crashes have been reported over recent years. Many of those crashes are T-bone collisions, which often happen when drivers run red lights or misjudge oncoming traffic and can result in severe injuries.<\/p>\n
The dangers aren\u2019t limited to the west side. 27th Avenue and Camelback Road, sees frequent crashes involving pedestrians, distracted drivers and vehicles making left turns.<\/p>\n
Nearby, 19th Avenue and Peoria Avenue has earned a reputation for sideswipe and lane-change collisions as drivers weave through several turning lanes during busy traffic periods.<\/p>\n
East Valley alert<\/p>\n
In the East Valley, East Thunderbird Road and North Cave Creek Road stands out for a more troubling reason. While it sees fewer crashes overall than some Phoenix intersections, it has recorded eight fatal collisions in recent years, making it one of the deadliest intersections in the region, according to ADOT records.<\/p>\n
Further southeast, Price Road and Queen Creek Road in Chandler has become one of the East Valley\u2019s busiest crash locations, with more than 100 reported collisions over a multi-year period as the surrounding area continues to grow.<\/p>\n
The pattern reflects how quickly the Phoenix metro has expanded. As more people move to the Valley, traffic has increased on major surface streets that often serve as alternatives when Interstate 10 becomes congested. Roads like 67th Avenue now carry thousands of additional drivers each day, increasing the chances of crashes during peak travel times.<\/p>\n
City and state transportation officials have responded with improvements such as updated traffic signals, protected left-turn arrows, better crosswalks and targeted enforcement against red-light running.<\/p>\n
Even so, safety experts say driver behavior remains one of the biggest factors. Speeding, distractions behind the wheel and failing to obey traffic signals continue to play a role in many of the crashes.<\/p>\n
For Valley residents, these intersections are more than dots on a traffic map \u2014 they\u2019re roads many people travel every day. The data serves as a reminder that a routine commute can quickly become dangerous, especially at some of Arizona\u2019s busiest crossroads.<\/p>\n
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Matt Loeschman
News Editor | Phoenix <\/p>\n