Which neighborhoods of L.A. have the most intersection crashes?

Koreatown LA’s intersection of Irolo and 8th street has been identified as an area with a high frequency of traffic accidents.

Recently, the economic media outlet Moneygeek reported that based on the statistics from the LAPD on intersection accidents, a total of 13,851 traffic accidents occurred at intersections in downtown LA between 2020 and 2022, with 6,466 of them resulting in death or injury.

The intersection with the highest number of traffic accidents was at the intersection of Figueroa and 5th in downtown LA, with a total of 937 incidents over the past three years.

The intersection of Irolo and 8th street in Koreatown LA has been identified as the 7th most accident-prone intersection in downtown LA. A total of 328 traffic accidents occurred at this intersection over the course of three years. (See table for details) In addition, other intersections in Venice, North Hills, Downtown, and South LA were also investigated as accident-prone areas.

In relation to this, a total of 86 intersections where 10 or more deaths or injuries occurred were identified.

The intersections with the highest number of fatalities were Vermont Avenue/Florence Avenue (19), Manchester Avenue/Normandie Avenue (18), Victory Boulevard/Laurel Canyon Boulevard (18), Manchester Avenue/Vermont Avenue (18), and Manchester Avenue/Avalon Boulevard (18). All of these intersections had the commonality of being located in South LA.

Meanwhile, Moneygeek emphasized pedestrian safety rules for preventing intersection accidents. When walking in intersection areas, it is important to carefully observe the flow and movement of vehicles. Use the sidewalk and crosswalks when walking and avoid jaywalking as much as possible.

 

BY KIM IAN [kim.ian@koreadaily.com]