“We believe that when drivers know better, they can do better,” stated attorney Jay Solnick. “By identifying the streets and intersections most prone to accidents, it’s our hope that it will encourage drivers to be more vigilant behind the wheel and mindful of their surroundings.”
According to the data, North Gulph Road in King of Prussia ranks #1 for having the most accidents—28 total. Of that number, 11 resulted in injuries. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. Coming in 10th place for having the fewest accidents is Easton Road in Horsham. Out of the 18 accidents reported, four resulted in injuries. There were no fatalities. To view the entire list, see below:
|
STREET NAME |
ACCIDENT COUNT |
INJURIES |
FATALITIES |
|
449-471 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia
|
28 |
11 |
0 |
|
548 Freeman School Rd, Lower Salford
|
26 |
3 |
0 |
|
1316 Welsh Rd, Ambler
|
24 |
3 |
0 |
|
1358-1398 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell
|
22 |
3 |
0 |
|
935 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar
|
20 |
6 |
0 |
|
102 Alan Wood Rd, Conshohocken |
20 |
3 |
0 |
|
776 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville |
20 |
3 |
0 |
|
1-27 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd |
18 |
7 |
0 |
|
7401-7419 Tookany Creek Pkwy, Cheltenham |
18 |
4 |
0 |
|
100-102 Easton Rd, Horsham
|
18 |
4 |
0 |
“The majority of accidents that occur behind the wheel are a result of human area. Even if you think you’re the greatest driver in the world, it’s critical to be cautious of other drivers around you who may be less experienced or even reckless. Defensive driving is key to safety.”
In 2016, there were 129,395 reportable traffic crashes in Pennsylvania, according to PennDOT. These crashes claimed the lives of 1,188 people and injured another 82,971 people. To add some perspective, the 2016 total of reportable traffic crashes is the thirteenth lowest total since 1950 when 113,748 crashes were reported.
“We are happy to see that traffic accidents appear to be on the decline throughout our state. Thankfully, the vast majority of crashes on our roadways are not fatal,” stated Solnick. “Stay clear of distractions, pay attention to your surroundings, don’t drive too fast for conditions—these are just a few of the things we can all do to reduce the chance of an accident and keep our roads safe.”
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