Most Dangerous Roads in Kansas City, Missouri

What makes roads in Kansas City dangerous?

Some of the reasons federal roads, state roads, and rural roads are dangerous, according to I Drive Safely, include the following:

• Sharp turns: Drivers, if they’re driving too fast or driving while distracted, often don’t realize that they need to slow down until it’s too late to properly navigate the curve.
• Lane markings that are unclear: The roads should clearly indicate where the left and right side of each line is, when drivers can pass, and where drivers can turn.
• Poor signage: Roads should indicate where there are construction workers, detours, exits, changes in road conditions, directions, and other information drivers need to plan ahead while they’re driving.
• Poorly maintained roads: Roads should be cleared of snow when possible. Potholes and other road defects should be repaired in a timely manner. Uneven roads or roads that need repairs also contribute to many accidents.
• High speed limits: The faster that cars can travel, the more likely drivers are to lose control of their vehicles, be unable to stop, or be unable to respond to emergency situations.

Other road dangers include sharp drop-offs, dense traffic, improperly graded roads, overhanging branches, and construction.

Rural roads can be dangerous due to poor lighting. Single-lane roads leave little room for error if a car tries to pass. Poor road design can cause confusion, which can lead to accidents.

Dangerous intersections also contribute to many accidents. Some of the causes of intersection accidents include lack of clarity as to the turning lanes, a lack of traffic signals, multiple turning lanes, and many other causes. Many intersection accidents are T-bone accidents in which the front of one car strikes the side of another car.

Our Kansas City, dangerous roads lawyers hold drivers and others accountable for accidents throughout Kansas City and Missouri due to distracted driving, drunk driving, driver fatigue, driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions, driver fatigue, and other causes.