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Our Akron car accident attorneys show what you should know about the...","datePublished":"2024-07-18","dateModified":"2025-08-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/author\/julius\/#Person","name":"Julius Amourgis","url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/author\/julius\/","identifier":50,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e49a6abb900684fc2323b7043eaceeb537475408ebc3a2cefbbe0ce24506d3b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e49a6abb900684fc2323b7043eaceeb537475408ebc3a2cefbbe0ce24506d3b3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amourgis & Associates Attorneys at Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/amourgisassoc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-1.png","url":"https:\/\/amourgisassoc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-1.png","width":425,"height":87}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Most-Dangerous-Roads-in-Akron.png","url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The-Most-Dangerous-Roads-in-Akron.png","height":500,"width":700},"url":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-akron\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":549,"articleBody":"Akron is one of Ohio\u2019s largest cities, so it\u2019s no surprise that traffic accidents are common here. However, certain roads and intersections in and around Akron are hazardous. Our Akron car accident attorneys show what you should know about the most dangerous roads in town.Where Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Akron, Ohio?Based on a recent analysis of data from the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS), several roads in Akron have been identified as particularly dangerous due to their high crash rates. These dangerous roads include:The section of State Route 59 from State Route 91 (Darrow Road) to Fishcreek Road in Stow had the highest number of crashes. Over three years, there were 92 incidents along this stretch of road, one-third of which resulted in injuries.Additionally, State Route 59 in Portage County, from Alpha Drive to State Route 261, saw 15 crashes in three years, 60 percent of which resulted in injuries.A one-third-mile stretch of State Route 14 in downtown Streetsboro had the highest number of annual crashes per mile in Akron, with 32 percent resulting in injuries.Over three years, State Route 241 in Summit County from Krumroy Road to Oakes Drive saw 11 crashes, of which nearly 55 percent resulted in injuries.Other Akron roads with notably high crash rates include:South Arlington Street from East Waterloo Road to East Wilbeth RoadCopley Road from Storer Avenue to East AvenueManchester Road from Robinson Avenue to Carnegie AvenueMerriman Road\/Riverview Road from North Portage Path to Smith RoadEast Main Street from Horning Road to Kent\u2019s eastern borderWest Market Street from Miller Road to Fairlawn\u2019s eastern borderEast Main Street from Freedom Street to Routes 14\/44 in RavennaState Road from Cuyahoga Falls\u2019 southern border to Broad BoulevardWhere Do Most Intersection Accidents Happen?Certain intersections in Akron are also particularly dangerous, including:Route 14 and Route 44 (North Chestnut Street) in RavennaRiverview Road and Ira Road in Cuyahoga FallsRoute 57 (Wadsworth Road) and Easton Road in Chippewa TownshipRoute 14 and Mondial Parkway\/Singletary Drive in StreetsboroNorth Arlington Street and East North Street in AkronSouth Broadway Street and East Exchange StreetNorth Howard Street and North StreetSouth Main Street and Wilbeth RoadSouth Main Street and Thornton StreetMartin Luther King Boulevard and North High StreetPerkins Street and the state Route 8 southbound ramps\/Goodkirk StreetSouth Arlington Street and East Waterloo RoadGraham Road and Wyoga Lake Road\/Oakwood Drive in Cuyahoga FallsWhy Are Intersections Dangerous?Intersections are particularly dangerous because they bring together multiple roads and traffic flows. When drivers approach intersections, they must make quick decisions about when to stop, go, or turn. This increases the risk of confusion and mistakes. Intersections also frequently have a mix of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, increasing the risk of collisions. Poor visibility, high traffic volume, and the complexity of traffic signals can add to the danger.Contact Our Akron Car Accident Lawyers for HelpAmourgis & Associates, Attorneys at Law\u00a0wants to hear from you if you have suffered injuries on any of these dangerous roads or intersections in Akron. You can count on us to demand justice and fair compensation for you while you focus on your recovery. Contact us today to learn more in a free consultation with our Akron car accident lawyers."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Most Dangerous Roads in Akron","item":"https:\/\/www.amourgis.com\/blog\/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-akron\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]