What Are the Most Dangerous Roadways in Mobile?

How to Stay Safe and Avoid Accidents on Alabama Roadways

As one of the largest cities in Alabama, Mobile sees its fair share of car accidents. Certain roads are more prone to devastating wrecks given their design, traffic, or speed limit. Despite efforts to improve infrastructure throughout the city, hundreds of people are still needlessly injured or killed on these roadways each year.

At Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, we proudly represent individuals who have been injured in car accidents throughout Mobile. We are relentless in our pursuit of justice for our clients, working tirelessly to hold those parties responsible for your injuries accountable for their negligence or wrongdoing.

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Alabama Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to Drive Safe Alabama, a motor vehicle accident was reported every 3 seconds and 55 seconds in 2020. Alabama motorists have a 2 in 5 chance of being involved in a serious wreck (involving injury or death) within their lifetime. 

Dangerous collisions happen on interstates and city streets. While the majority of crashes in the state occurred in urban areas (75%), most accident-related fatalities happened in rural areas (62%). As noted by Drive Safe Alabama, the interstate system accounts for 1% of its total mileage but carries 25% of the traffic and is where 11% of traffic fatalities happen. 

Mobile’s Most Dangerous Roadways

With a population in excess of 185,000, it is perhaps unsurprising that the city sees a large number of car accidents on its heavily trafficked streets. Some roadways see tens of thousands of vehicles travel on them each day. 

Dangerous roadways and intersections in Mobile include:

• Interstate 10
• Interstate 90
• Interstate 65
• Airport Boulevard and University Boulevard
• Dauphin Street and Springdale Boulevard
• Schillinger Road and Grelot Road
• Schillinger Road and Cottage Hill Road

These dangerous interstates and roads have seen a disproportionate amount of traffic and accidents. Many of them are accident-prone because they are heavily traveled, link populated areas of the city, or see traffic to and from the Mobile regional airport.

Staying Safe on Alabama Roadways

While not all accidents can be avoided, many are preventable caused by negligent operators or reckless drivers. By staying aware of your surroundings and removing distractions, you can keep yourself and others safe.

Defensive driving techniques include:

• Staying focused on the road by putting away your cell phone and other distractions;
• Scanning ahead and looking out for hazards on the road;
• Keeping a safe distance away from the vehicles around you;
• Controlling your speed and obeying all traffic laws; and
• Giving yourself time to react to other drivers who may not be following the rules of the road.

If you are involved in a car accident, call 9-1-1. If you are able, move your vehicle and yourself to safety. Seek medical treatment immediately and contact our office to discuss your legal options.

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