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Click For Your Free ConsulationPosted in Car Accidents on February 9, 2024
For various reasons, certain stretches of highway throughout New York are more dangerous than others. Drivers transiting these locations face a higher risk of accident, injury, and death.
Sadly, many of the accidents on these deadly stretches are avoidable. Through the exercise of reasonable care, they never need to occur.
New York State agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions regularly collect and study traffic data from around the state. From these data come valuable statistics and analyses that ultimately help to improve road safety.
The New York Department of Health releases annual figures on traffic accident fatalities. Each year, it reports well over 1,000 motor vehicle deaths.
Many of these deaths occur on the state’s thousands of miles of highways and freeways. Furthermore, many of the state’s fatalities regularly take place on certain stretches of these roadways. In fact, one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in the entire nation is in New York State.
The Taconic State Parkway is a winding highway running north and south between the Kensico Dam and Chatham. It offers cinema-worthy views and an interesting history, both of which are overshadowed by the sheer number of injuries and fatalities that occur there.
Although the winding road invariably plays a part in many parkway accidents, reckless and negligent drivers are often a factor. Negligent and reckless driving includes:
These driving behaviors can turn easily navigable curves into death zones. Fortunately, victims and their families can seek compensation for their losses.
Interstate 87 is a 300+ mile highway that stretches from New York City all the way to the Canadian border, where it becomes Autoroute 15 (A-15) and leads to Montreal. Frequent traffic, including commercial vehicle traffic, increases the risk of accidents.
Traffic incidents such as bus crashes and other fatal accidents are not uncommon on this stretch of interstate.
Interstate 97 is one of the most well-known and well-traveled routes in the U.S. and crosses one of the biggest commercial areas in the world: New York City. As you might imagine, the traffic is also the busiest in the world, leading to more accidents and fatalities.
Upper Broadway frequently buzzes with pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Inevitably, traffic accidents occur, many of which involve pedestrians. Sadly, pedestrians fare poorly in traffic accidents. They make up the bulk of traffic fatalities on Upper Broadway.
The number of injuries and fatalities became such a problem that the New York City Department of Transportation implemented a safety campaign. The campaign, known as the Reckless Driving Campaign, seeks to reduce the number of pedestrian deaths, which account for 54% of all New York City traffic deaths.
When driving anywhere, it’s important to be safe. However, when you’re on the Taconic State Parkway or other dangerous roads, keep in mind the high rate of injuries and fatalities.
The highways of New York can be dangerous places, especially the stretches of highway mentioned above. By knowing where accidents occur most often and why, you can potentially keep yourself safe when transiting the roadways of the Empire State.
While many people think they can handle a car accident claim alone, it isn’t always that simple. Hiring a skilled and compassionate car accident attorney will make navigating your legal issues exponentially easier.
We’re always here to help after a crash in New York City; contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our car accident lawyers.
We have two convenient locations in New York:
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers – New York City Office
450 7th Ave #1605
New York, NY 10123
(212) 564-2800
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers – Brooklyn Office
26 Court St Suite 2511
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(718) 802-1600