While car accidents can happen anywhere in Philadelphia, some roads and intersections are more dangerous than others. Accidents occur more often at more heavily traveled locations. There are also some roads that are inherently dangerous based upon the characteristics of the highway itself, such as narrow lanes, sharp curves, or reduced sight lines.
In fact, Philadelphia has four of the ten most dangerous highways and road segments in Pennsylvania. Some intersections also have significantly higher crash statistics than other locations throughout Philadelphia. Find out which are the most dangerous roads and intersect
ions in Philly, so you know where to exercise greater caution.
If you were injured in a car accident on one of Philadelphia’s deadliest roads, contact our Philadelphia car accident lawyer for a free consultation. Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys is happy to discuss your legal options following a traffic accident in Philadelphia. Call us to learn how our personal injury lawyers can help.
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Serious crashes can happen anywhere in Philadelphia, but high-volume arterial roads, major intersections, expressways, and one-way corridors often present a greater risk of catastrophic collisions. The city has identified and grouped its most dangerous streets in a High Injury Network (HIN) where 80% of severe traffic accidents occur. Among the most frequently cited in reported car accident data:
- Roosevelt Boulevard: According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation(PennDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 11-mile stretch of Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst neighborhood is the deadliest and most dangerous road in the state of Pennsylvania. From 2015-2017, this segment of Roosevelt Boulevard had more fatal crashes (26), deaths (30), and alcohol-involved fatalities (7) than any other road in North Philadelphia. Passing through Pennypack Park and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, this long stretch of road averaged about 38,000 vehicles daily. This makes “the Boulevard” busy, but not as busy as other highways and arterials in the state. It is not entirely clear why the Boulevard has the most accidents of all Pennsylvania roads.
- The Delaware Expressway: The Delaware Expressway (I-95) in Northeast Philadelphia is hectic, especially during rush hour. The high number of drivers and vehicles leads to more car accidents. In a three-year period, this 30-mile stretch of road saw 16 fatal car accidents.
- The Schuylkill Expressway: The Schuylkill Expressway is important since it connects the city of Philadelphia to many of its suburbs, such as King of Prussia, Chester, Plymouth Meeting, and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With over 160,00 vehicles using the Schuylkill daily, it is the busiest stretch of road in the city. As it was constructed before modern safety standards, it has narrow lanes and inadequate merge areas, both of which have led to 10 car accidents with 12 fatalities over a three-year period.
- Broad Street: Broad Street is one of the major roads in Philadelphia, delivering traffic to larger thoroughfares. This long stretch of arterial road from City Hall through North Philadelphia has many auto accidents every year. Crash statistics for a three-year period are eight accidents with nine deaths.
- Lehigh and Bustleton Avenues: Bustleton Avenue runs through North and Northeast Philadelphia and is a busy road that sees many serious accidents each year. Lehigh Avenue, which traverses North Philadelphia, is one of the most dangerous roads.
It’s worth noting that, according to PennDOT’s 2024 work zone crash statistics for Pennsylvania, 619 accidents occurred on state highways (intrastate), 351 on interstate state highways, 173 on the Turnpike, and 107 on local roads. These are only a fraction of the 110,765 accidents reported in 2024. Contact Munley Law if your life has been impacted by an accident in Philadelphia. Our lawyers have more than 250 years of combined legal experience and can help you pursue the justice you deserve.
What are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Philadelphia?
In addition to the dangerous roads in Philadelphia, there are many dangerous intersections throughout the city. These include:
Grant Avenue and Southwest 49th Street
This high-traffic intersection is located in the middle of Southwest Philadelphia. Many accidents occur at this intersection, resulting in injured drivers and passengers. Thankfully, there aren’t many fatalities in crashes at this intersection each year. Still, the crashes here are a large portion of the city’s car accidents.
Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard
The intersection of Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard is one of the most dangerous in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has tried to reduce accidents by installing red-light cameras on both streets. Unfortunately, it is not clear whether these changes have reduced the number of crashes more than if the intersection had remained unchanged.
Red Lion Road and Roosevelt Boulevard
Everyone traveling past Bryn Athyn College to Northeast Philadelphia Airport has seen the confusing traffic at this intersection. This junction is the site of dozens of accidents every year.
If you’re injured in a car accident at one of these intersections or at another intersection in the City of Brotherly Love, you need legal representation you can trust to build a strong case and pursue fair compensation. Over almost 70 years, we have secured multi-million-dollar client victories, recovering more than $1 billion in compensation for injured Pennsylvanians.
What Should You Do If You Are Injured on One of Philadelphia’s Dangerous Roads?
If you were involved in a car crash on one of these roads, take photos, get contact information, and speak with law enforcement at the scene or as soon as possible. Make sure you get checked out by a medical professional to learn the severity of injuries. Your next step is to contact an auto accident attorney.
You do not have to speak to the other drivers or their insurers about your injuries. It is better to speak to a lawyer before you talk to them. Insurance companies often try to obtain information from victims to reduce the amount they must pay. They can also try to get you to admit you were at fault. This is why it is best to speak with an experienced car accident attorney first.
Never accept an offer of settlement without speaking to a lawyer first.
Remember, time is of the essence in car crash cases. Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524 (2), the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania is two years. This means you have only two years from the time of the incident to file a lawsuit. If you do not start your lawsuit in court within two years, you will not be able to receive compensation from the at-fault parties. Due to this short timeframe, it is important for you to contact a car accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Claim?
Yes, almost always, especially if your medical bills are high or you have serious injuries. Because of the two-year window for filing a lawsuit, it is very important to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
In order to receive compensation, you must prove the negligence or recklessness of the other drivers. An experienced and skilled personal injury lawyer familiar with car accidents can help you.
You must also show that the at-fault party or the insurance company is required to pay for your losses. The experienced lawyers at our law firm have represented many drivers who suffered common injuries on some of Pennsylvania’s deadliest highway segments.
Our efforts on behalf of our clients have not gone unrecognized. Munley Law is the only Pennsylvania law firm with three attorneys, namely Marion Munley, Daniel Munley, and Katie Nealon, board-certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Marion is currently the Vice President of the American Association for Justice, of which all our lawyers are members. In addition, the National Trial Lawyers named J. Christopher Munley among the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania. Lawdragon named all our partners to its 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list and named Marion Munley to the 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, while Martindale-Hubbell gave all our partners AV Preeminent ratings. Our firm is also honored routinely by Best Law Firms.
The Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys will guide you through the legal process. We collect evidence and handle discussions with witnesses, other attorneys, and insurers. Most importantly, we fight for your rights so you can receive fair compensation.
Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation Today
Car crashes caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and other negligent behaviors happen every day. If you or a loved one were injured on Roosevelt Boulevard, I-95, the Schuylkill Expressway, or any of Philadelphia’s dangerous roads, call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced highway accident attorney.
Our Philadelphia car crash attorneys can explain your rights and advise you on your best course of action. After a free case review, we can help you understand the compensation you may be eligible to receive for medical expenses and other losses.
Call Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation, with no obligations, to discuss your accident and options.
Caroline Munley
Caroline Munley, Managing Partner of Munley Law, stands among Pennsylvania’s most respected auto accident attorneys. Her dedication to accident victims has earned her recognition from Best Lawyers (2018), and the National Trial Lawyers Association has twice honored her, once as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and second as a Top 25 Women Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania. Caroline has helped in winning numerous multi-million dollar settlements for auto accident victims, such as a $17.5 million jury verdict for a teen death caused by a car accident, and another $4.4 million settlement reached for a different car accident case. Caroline has also written pieces such as “Drugged Driving Poses Greater Highway Risk” in The Scranton Times-Tribune to advocate for auto safety.
