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Are there certain roads drivers in Greenville should avoid?

On Behalf of | Jan 18, 2025 | Car Accidents

Seemingly minor choices made by individual drivers can affect everyone’s safety. When people decide to drive themselves home after one too many beers, they put themselves and others at risk of a crash. When motorists delay making safety-critical repairs to their vehicles, they gamble with the possibility of losing control of a vehicle in traffic.

Other, smaller decisions can also increase or decrease the risk of a motor vehicle collision. The routes that people travel can directly influence the likelihood of a wreck occurring. Drivers in the Greenville area often plan the fastest and most direct routes to their destinations.

Whether someone needs to drop their children off at school, commute to work or run household errands, their main focus may be on minimizing their time on the road. Choosing a route that bypasses roads and intersections with higher crash risk might actually be a safer habit than simply minimizing the number of miles traveled.

What locations have the greatest crash risk?

When looking at collision reports in the Greenville area, certain areas stand out as being far more dangerous than others. The roads closest to East Carolina University often see traffic congestion, especially when the college hosts major football games. People can expect a lot of traffic before games, as well as an increased risk of encountering drunk drivers afterward.

Another factor that can make certain roads particularly dangerous is the local proliferation of potholes. Greenville has topped a state list for the most potholes. Especially in the late winter and spring, roads may become dangerous for drivers as new potholes develop due to rapid weather changes.

Drivers may want to avoid high-risk locations whenever possible. They may also need to focus more on personal safety if they must drive on roads where crash risk is higher. In the event of a motor vehicle collision, proving that the other driver was the party at fault can help people in the pursuit of compensation.

Insurance and possibly litigation can help cover the cost generated by a car crash. The party at fault for a wreck typically has financial responsibility to the people coping with injuries or property damage losses.

Those who make safety a top priority are less likely to be liable for a car crash and may be in a strong overall position to demand accountability from unsafe drivers who cause collisions. Drivers involved in crashes on high-risk roads often need support as they navigate the process of seeking compensation for their losses, and that’s okay.

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