The Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles
Over the past decade, the city's 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 were 66 serious collisions at this intersection in the Vermont Slauson neighborhood in South Los Angeles, making it the most dangerous in the city during that period. Notably, Figueroa had more serious collisions than any other intersection in Los Angeles.
Recently, Los Angeles streets have become more lethal, with
the number of traffic fatalities exceeding the number of homicides for the past three years—with more than 300 people killed annually in collisions each year since 2022. Serious injuries resulting from collisions, as well as vehicle-pedestrian collisions, also far exceed pre-COVID totals.
Author's summary: Los Angeles' streets are becoming increasingly lethal.
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