Certain days can carry more collision risk than others. Similarly, certain locations are more likely to see major crashes than others. Game day can lead to an influx of traffic as people leave sporting venues, parties or businesses screening the game.
Many of those people may be under the influence or very fatigued by the time they head home. The large number of vehicles on the road at once and secondary risk factors combine to create substantially increased crash risk on days when there are major sporting events.
While people can’t necessarily stay off the road entirely on those days, they can try to plan routes that keep them safer. Recognizing the most dangerous roads in the Louisville area can help drivers reach their destination without a crash if they have to drive on game day.
What roads are the most dangerous?
Looking at the total number of collisions that occur and the severity of those crashes can help people understand where collision risk is highest. Many of the busiest roads in Louisville see a large number of collisions, some of which may lead to severe injury or even death.
According to a study aiming to help reduce crashes, certain roads in Louisville are more dangerous than others. Louisville Metro Government and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worked together with Palmer Engineering to evaluate crash reports and find trends.
After a review of all collisions between 2018 and 2022, certain roads stood out as the most dangerous. The most dangerous roads in town include:
- Taylor Blvd/New Cut Road between the Gene Snyder Freeway and Berry Blvd.
- 7th Street Road/Berry Blvd./Taylor Blvd/Winkler Avenue between Dixie Highway and S. 3rd Street
- Broadway between S 22nd Street and S 35th Street
- S 7th Street between Algonquin Pkwy and the split to S. 9th Street
Broadway between 22nd Street and Baxter Avenue was the most dangerous stretch of road due to multiple lanes, heavy traffic and a large number of pedestrians.
Of course, these roads are dangerous in part because they often represent the most convenient route for people to follow. Even if drivers knowingly travel on particularly dangerous roads, they can still hold others accountable for causing crashes.
Pursuing financial compensation after a motor vehicle collision may require a careful review of the situation. People affected by the unsafe driving of other motorists may need help evaluating their options and maximizing their compensation.