October 3, 2025 | Car Accidents, Missouri Personal Injury
St. Louis faces a growing crisis on its streets. With 126 people injured and one person killed at just one intersection alone, and 173 people killed with nearly 15,000 injured in car crashes across the city and county in 2022, understanding where accidents occur most frequently has never been more critical[source][Crash Data Portal]. This comprehensive analysis examines the most dangerous intersections in St. Louis based on recent crash data and traffic safety reports.
Leading the list of St. Louis’s most hazardous intersections is Washington & Broadway, where statistics show that 126 people were injured and one person died in recent years[regional safety report]. This busy downtown intersection poses particular risks due to its proximity to convention traffic and high pedestrian volume, as well as its close access to major highways[traffic safety facts].
Based on comprehensive crash data analysis, these intersections consistently rank as the most hazardous in St. Louis:
This intersection serves as a gateway to Forest Park and experiences major congestion from commuters, cyclists, and pedestrians. For defensive driving tips, see the NHTSA’s safe driving guides.
A key intersection connecting downtown to central neighborhoods and notorious for frequent, often severe, collisions due to poor visibility and high speed differences.
Near St. Louis University, this intersection had 80 reported accidents in 2024, including 19 injuries. For more information on urban road design, check the Federal Highway Administration’s Proven Safety Countermeasures.
A complicated multi-road crossing that creates confusion and frequent fender benders.
Risky due to merging traffic from the interstate and heavy arterial flow.
Widely recognized as exceptionally hazardous due to fast traffic and complex merges. For Missouri Department of Transportation safety programs, visit MoDOT’s official site.
Identified as the “most dangerous” by national media analyses due to high speeds and lack of traffic control[].
Part of a trend of dangerous interstate intersections=.
Another intersection along the problematic Kingshighway corridor.
Learn more about general accident trends and your legal options on our Auto Accident FAQ and Insurance Claims Resource Center pages.
Many intersections along Kingshighway have become synonymous with high crash rates. For traffic maps and crash heatmaps, consult the Missouri Crash Map[]. You can find more insights on area traffic risks on our St. Louis Car Accident Trends series.
2024 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in both St. Louis City and County, with 23 pedestrians killed in the city and 36 in the county. Learn about pedestrian safety and what’s being done at America Walks.
Disproportionately high crash rates afflict neighborhoods with less infrastructure investment. For more on addressing such disparities, read the Smart Growth America Dangerous by Design report.
St. Louis has allocated $46 million in ARPA funds to implement traffic calming and road safety projects at the most dangerous intersections, led by the Principal Arterial Traffic Safety program.
Missouri’s Department of Transportation and St. Louis County have partnered for an additional $4 million safety initiative across 33 critical locations. To learn more about traffic enforcement and safety programs, visit MoDOT’s Safety Page.
St. Louis’s traffic safety crisis is urgent, but city and community efforts are moving in the right direction. Insights like these can improve everyone’s awareness while supporting initiatives that save lives. For further resources, visit our Safe Driving Resource Library and browse Missouri’s crash dashboard for up-to-date statistics.
Car accidents can have long-term impacts both financially and physically. It is important you stay safe and informed—and if you’re seeking guidance on vehicle damage or insurance claims, check our Auto Insurance Claims Guide or our Contact Us page for assistance or view our St. Louis car accident attorney page for more information on how we can get your the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
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