Livingston County's 10 Most Dangerous Intersections
Here are the intersections with the most car accidents in Livingston County.
What are the worst intersections in Livingston County?
It may not come as a surprise that East I-96 River Ramp at Grand River Avenue sees the most car accidents each year. But where else should you be extra cautious?
Here are the 10 intersections in the county with the highest number of accidents in the past five years, according to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments(SEMCOG). Intersections are ranked by the number of reported crashes, which does not take into account traffic volume. Crashes reported occurred within 150 feet of the intersection.
| Rank | Intersection | Annual Average of Accidents from 2007-2011 |
| 1 | E I 96/Grand River Ramp @ Grand River Ave W | 38.2 |
| 2 | Grand River Ave W @ Challis Rd N | 25.2 |
| 3 | Highland Rd @ Old US 23 N |
23.8 |
| 4 | Grand River Ave W @ Michigan Ave S |
21.6 |
| 5 | Grand River Ave E @ Old US 23 Hwy S |
19.6 |
| 6 | Grand River Ave E @ Main St |
18.0 |
| 6 | Grand River Rd E @ Catrell Dr | 18.0 |
| 8 | Grand River Rd E @ Latson Rd S | 17.6 |
| 9 | Grand River Ave W @ Walnut St N | 17.4 |
| 10 | Lee Rd @ Whitmore Lake Rd |
16.6 |
The amount of car crashes in Livingston County has decreased since 2004. That year, 6,178 accidents were reported, while in 2011 there were 4,315, according to SEMCOG data.
The percent of total crashes from 2007-2011 that have been fatal is just 0.3 percent. While 1.9 percent have yielded incapacitating injuries, 15.9 percent have caused injury and 82 percent caused only property damage, according to SEMCOG data.
Do you agree with the data? Which intersection do you think is the worst?
Barbara Hynes
8:39 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012
I am surprised that the Lee Rd. Whitmore Lake roundabouts are the last on the list. Driving through there is like dodge 'em cars at a carnival. I have, on occasion, gone out of my way just to avoid that intersection.
Nicole Krawcke
2:19 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012
I agree Barbara! I've had to slam on my brakes while in the traffic circle numerous times because other drivers have failed to yield and just cut right in front of me.
eddy
3:27 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I agree Barbara when i go to Costco and i have the round about
to deal with i always wear depends!
Dave Olds
9:31 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012
There must be thousands of intersections in LC, so being number 10 is still pretty dangerous. I, too, don't really like driving in that intersection, but compared to the alternative, it has to be much better. With all the business at that exit, normal stop lights would always be gridlocked. I found that after I had "practiced" the double roundabout a few times, I was confident knowing how to accomplish it, but I am always especially cautious (and forgiving) about other drivers who may be newbies. Also, I bet that intersection has no fatalities since traffic is slow - unlike the situation with traffic signals where idiots run red lights and make left turns in front of oncoming cars. Anyway, I think that intersection turned fine - the best option available.
Cindy Meyer
12:50 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
There's some validity in what you say, but I don't think anyone should have to "practice" to do a merge properly. There are so many people who have no clue how to merge and that makes manuvering extremely dangerous and frustrating. Have you ever been behind an elderly driver? I can just imagine the panic on their faces as they try to figure it out. Also, the signage is very confusing. If we are going to have to keep these, then they need to revisit the situation, pretend they have never encountered this intersection before and make the signage appropriate for the "newbie".
John
1:14 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012
#3: Highland Road & Old US 23
If MDOT would just change the sequence to make left turns go LAST instead of first, it would solve 99% of the accidents there. Currently, when you approach that intersection and your light is red, you have no idea when those turning left are going to move. So if you're turning right on red, you better watch out! You may be turning in front of on coming traffic turning left, or in front of cross traffic wanting to go straight through.
jockjam
2:22 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012
Another issue at that intesection is people trying to turn left into the shopping plaza and/or Speedway when traveling Westbound towards Old 23. You can never tell if someone is trying to turn there or up at the light.
Angela
5:12 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012
In any event, it appears that avoiding Grand River is a sound plan!
Jess Carleton
9:20 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012
I wouldn't have been suprised if Argentine and m-59 was in the top 10, seems like there is an accident in that intersection ever other time I drive by there.
Laura Bickel
12:33 am on Sunday, August 12, 2012
Turning left anywhere along M59 is hazardous... :)