In 2024, there were over 85,000 motorcycle accident injuries across the United States. Source: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/road-users/motorcycles/
These accidents ranged from minor collisions to more serious and fatal motorcycle crashes. During a collision, the motorcyclist suffers the majority of serious injuries. That is because a motorcycle does not offer the rider any protection. There are no reinforced steel cages, no seatbelts, and no airbags to protect the rider from the forces of the crash. As such, riders are 28x more likely to suffer a fatal accident than passenger car occupants.
So, where do most motorcycle accidents in Arkansas occur? While these wrecks can happen to anyone, anywhere, some places just seem to be the scene of more frequent motorcycle accidents. In general, the most common motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. To learn more, schedule a consultation with our seasoned motorbike wreck attorneys.
One of the most common locations for motorcycle accidents is at an intersection. According to the NHTSA, nearly half of all Arkansas motorcycle accidents occur at traffic intersections. Intersections require everyone to pay close attention to determine the right-of-way. It also requires recognizing low-profile motorcyclists that may be approaching.
At an intersection, motorcyclists are often injured in numerous ways, including:
Where are the most common motorcycle accident intersections in your area of Arkansas? Every community has its most dangerous intersections. Many of these intersections are dangerous because of a lack of safety infrastructure, such as proper stoplights or signs.
Some of the most dangerous intersections include, but are not limited to:
Little Rock is one of the largest cities in Arkansas and numerous accidents occur here every single year. In Little Rock, the most dangerous intersection by far is the corner of Asher and University. Here, more than 180 accidents occur here every single year.
Where are the other dangerous intersections?
Springdale/Fayetteville is a large University city that is home to the University of Arkansas. As such, College Avenue is one of the most dangerous roads. In particular, the intersection of N. College Avenue and E. Joyce Boulevard is near major highways. This makes it one of the most dangerous intersections in the area.
Where are the other dangerous intersections?
Conway intersections were so dangerous that the city began adding roundabouts to decrease traffic accidents. In fact, Conway has the most roundabouts in the state with 28 total. Some of those roundabouts reduced dangerous accidents at prominent intersections, such as Tyler and Washington, Donaghey Avenue and Prince Street and College and Ferris.
Where are there still dangerous intersections in Conway?
Hot Springs is a resort city in Arkansas, drawing in thousands of visitors every single year. The major freeways here are often dangerous, including the U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 270, Arkansas Highway 7 and Interstate 30. Here there is an average of five fatal crashes a year, more than surrounding cities like Conway, Benton and Pine Bluff.
Where are there dangerous intersections in the area?
Bryant is located in Saline County, Arkansas, home to just 17,000 people. However, when it’s combined with the traffic from Benton there are still dangerous intersections that pose a threat to motorcyclists. One of those intersections is at Bryant Parkway and Highway 5. Here speeders are a big issue.
Where are other unsafe intersections in Bryant located?
Memphis is one of the largest cities in Tennessee and home to numerous dangerous intersections. One study found that two Memphis intersections ranked as some of the worst in the country for distracted driving and crashes. Lamar and Holmes, as well as South Lauderdale and Mallory both ranked in the top 5 worst in the country for phone use while driving.
Where are unsafe intersections located in Memphis?
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