When it comes to road safety, South Florida demands our attention. Between growing congestion and dangerous intersections, our daily commute can sometimes turn into a risk zone. Here are the top five most dangerous roads and intersections impacting Palm Beach and Broward counties and beyond.
1. Okeechobee Boulevard & North Military Trail (West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County)
According to a study by the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency, this intersection is among the top five most dangerous in the county WPBF. In fact, half of the top 10 most hazardous intersections in Palm Beach County are located along Military Trail—including the junctions with Okeechobee Boulevard, West Atlantic Avenue, Forest Hill Boulevard, and 10th Avenue North WPBF.
2. West Atlantic Avenue & North Congress Avenue (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County)
Also included in the top five dangerous intersections countywide, this busy juncture sees high crash rates tied to rising traffic and pedestrian activity WPBF.
3. Forest Hill Blvd & South Military Trail (Palm Beach County)
Another major intersection along Military Trail that consistently ranks among the most hazardous in the region WPBF.
4. West Atlantic Avenue & South Military Trail (Palm Beach County)
This intersection similarly makes the list, highlighting how stretches of Military Trail are especially prone to collisions WPBF.
5. 10th Avenue North & South Military Trail (Palm Beach County)
Rounding out the most dangerous intersections, this junction also falls within the highly problematic Military Trail corridor WPBF.
Key Insight: Only 12% of roads in Palm Beach County feature three or more lanes—but 84% of deadly pedestrian and bicyclist crashes occur on these wider roads, underlining a dangerous misconception that wider roads are inherently safer WPBF.
6. America’s Deadliest Mile: I-95 between I-595 & Marina Mile Blvd (Broward County)
A study reviewed over two decades of fatal crash data from 2000 to 2019, found that the single deadliest mile in the country is located on I‑95 in South Florida, specifically between the I‑595 interchange and Marina Mile Boulevard. During that period, 24 people died along that one-mile stretch CBS News.
7. Interstate 4 (I-4): The Deadliest Highway in America
Named the deadliest highway in the U.S., Florida’s I‑4, spanning Tampa, Orlando, and Daytona Beach records approximately 34 fatal accidents per 100 miles, based on data from the NHTSA.
Traffic Insights: What This Means for South Florida Drivers
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Military Trail intersections dominate the list of dangerous hotspots in Palm Beach County, especially for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
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Highways like I-95 in Broward County and I-4 across Central Florida are exceptionally deadly, often due to high speeds, heavy traffic, construction zones, and frequent merging.
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Wider roads aren’t safer, in fact, a vast majority of severe pedestrian and bicyclist crashes happen on them.
Safety Tips for Navigating These Hot Spots
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Stay alert and reduce speed when traveling through intersections listed above, especially where pedestrians and cyclists are involved.
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Avoid I-95 between I-595 and Marina Mile Blvd if possible, or use extra caution during peak hours or construction periods.
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Plan ahead when traveling via I-4, particularly around Orlando, where fatal crash rates are among the highest in the nation.
Injured on Dangerous Roads? We’ve Got Your Back.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident at any of these high-risk locations, we’re here to help. At Demand The Limits, we provide:
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