The Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles
Over the past decade, Los Angeles' streets have become significantly more lethal.
A particularly hazardous intersection is where South Figueroa crosses Slauson Avenue. This location has seen 17 felony hit-and-run collisions and five severe injuries over the past four years. Additionally, seven pedestrians have been struck while using the crosswalks.
In total, there have been 66 serious collisions at this intersection in the Vermont Slauson neighborhood in South Los Angeles, making it the most dangerous in the city during this period. Notably, Figueroa has had more serious collisions than any other intersection in Los Angeles.
Recently, the number of traffic fatalities in Los Angeles has exceeded the number of homicides for the past three years, with over 300 people killed annually in collisions since 2022. The rates of serious injuries from collisions and vehicle-pedestrian collisions also surpass pre-COVID totals.
Author's summary: Los Angeles streets are becoming increasingly lethal.