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The Most Dangerous Intersections and Roads in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most historic cities in America, but its streets also carry a tragic reputation. Every year, hundreds of people are killed or seriously injured on city roads. According to PennDOT crash statistics, intersections account for nearly 40 percent of all reported crashes statewide, and Philadelphia consistently ranks near the top for severe collisions.
For decades, residents have known certain corridors as especially dangerous like Roosevelt Boulevard, with its multiple lanes and high speeds, and Broad Street, which cuts through the city from South Philadelphia to the northern neighborhoods.
The City of Philadelphia launched Vision Zero, a program dedicated to eliminating traffic deaths. The Vision Zero Capital Plan 2025 names ten “Priority Intersections” where fatal and serious injury crashes are concentrated.
The Vision Zero Plan lists 10 intersections but MyPhillyLawyer has identified 25 dangerous intersections in Philadelphia.
MyPhillyLawyer went through the Vision Zero data, PennDOT crash statistics and reviewed incidents recorded with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Red-Light Camera intersections. Those red light camera locations were chosen by the PPA specifically because of their crash history and ongoing safety risks.
We then went one step further and looked at hundreds of media reports of accidents to identify the 25 most dangerous intersections.
Vision Zero Priority Intersections In Philadelphia
These 10 intersections are listed in the Vision Zero Capital Plan.
1. B Street & E Ontario Street (Kensington/Allegheny)
This Kensington intersection is part of one of the city’s most crash-prone corridors. Narrow sidewalks, heavy foot traffic, and speeding vehicles combine for a hazardous environment.
Recent incident: As reported by NBC 10 Philadelphia, A minivan jumped the curb and struck three pedestrians on B Street. One victim was critically injured in 2024.
2. N 15th Street & Vine Street (Center City / I-676)
Located on the edge of Center City near the Vine Street Expressway, this intersection combines highway ramps with heavy downtown traffic.
Recent incident: As reported by ABC 6 Action News, a vehicle lost control on Vine Street near N 15th, striking a wall and a pole in April of 2025. One occupant was critically injured.
3. S 62nd Street & Walnut Street (Cobbs Creek)
This busy West Philadelphia intersection is lined with small businesses, transit stops, and neighborhood traffic.
Recent incident: Local police reports cite severe collisions in the 62nd and Walnut area, with multiple injuries.
4. N Broad Street & Vine Street (Center City / I-676)
One of the busiest intersections in Philadelphia, this is the point where Broad Street crosses the Vine Street Expressway.
Recent incident: On July 6, 2025, three people were injured at 16th and Vine after a Sheriff’s vehicle collided with another car, within the Broad/Vine safety node as reported by Fox 29.
5. Belfield Avenue & Ogontz Avenue (West Oak Lane/Logan)
This North Philadelphia intersection is part of the High Injury Network.
Recent incident: A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Ogontz Avenue, near Belfield. Police released surveillance images of the suspect vehicle. ABC 6 Philadelphia reported this accident in February of 2024.
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6. N 59th Street & Lancaster Avenue (Haddington/Overbrook)
Lancaster Avenue is a high-crash corridor with heavy pedestrian activity which increases the risk of pedestrian accidents.
Recent incident: A 77-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed at 54th and Lancaster Avenue. The driver was caught and charged, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia.
7. N Broad Street & W Rockland Street (Logan)
This Logan-area intersection lies along one of Philadelphia’s deadliest stretches of Broad Street.
Recent incident: A pedestrian was killed along the 5800 block of North Broad Street, directly in the Rockland node as reported by CBS News Philadelphia.
8. S 38th Street & University Avenue (University City/Grays Ferry)
Near the University of Pennsylvania medical district, this intersection carries both commuter and freight traffic.
Priority status: The City of Philadelphia designated this a Priority Intersection in the 2025 Vision Zero Capital Plan.
9. Belmont Avenue & W Girard Avenue (West Fairmount/Belmont)
This West Philadelphia intersection sits near Fairmount Park and a busy SEPTA trolley corridor.
Priority status: Designated in the Vision Zero Capital Plan due to its numerous reports of car accidents.
10. Old York Road & W Wyoming Avenue (Feltonville/Logan)
Located in Feltonville, this intersection has been the site of multiple severe pedestrian crashes.
Priority status: Officially named a Priority Intersection in the 2025 Capital Plan.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Philadelphia Listed as Vision Zero Priority Intersections
B Street & E Ontario Street
(Kensington / Allegheny)
N 15th Street & Vine Street
(Center City / I-676)
S 62nd Street & Walnut Street
(Cobbs Creek)
N Broad Street & Vine Street
(Center City / I-676)
Belfield Avenue & Ogontz Avenue
(West Oak Lane / Logan)
N 59th Street & Lancaster Avenue
(Haddington / Overbrook)
N Broad Street & W Rockland Street
(LOGAN)
N Broad Street & W Rockland Street
(LOGAN)
Belmont Avenue & W Girard Avenue
(West Fairmount / Belmont)
Old York Road & W Wyoming Avenue
(Feltonville / Logan)
Philadelphia Parking Authority Red Light Cameras
The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Red-Light Camera Program was created to reduce auto accidents at dangerous intersections with a documented history of violations and serious collisions. Today, the city operates more than 30 camera-equipped intersections, many of them on Roosevelt Boulevard and Broad Street which are two of the city’s deadliest corridors.
These cameras automatically photograph vehicles that run red lights, and citations are issued by mail. While controversial to some drivers, the program is grounded in safety: every camera location was chosen because of a proven crash problem. Plus, if you're a victim of an auto accident, the PPA camera can provide valuable evidence about traffic patterns, driver behavior, and whether a motorist ignored a red signal... evidence that your Philadelphia car accident attorney can use to win your case.
Where are the Philadelphia Parking Authority's Red Light Cameras?
Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Red-Light Cameras are Located at These Intersections:
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Grant Avenue
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Red Lion Road
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Cottman Avenue
- Broad Street @ Oregon Avenue
- 34th Street @ Grays Ferry Avenue
- Roosevelt Boulevard Svc @ Mascher Street
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Levick Street
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Rhawn Street
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Welsh Road
- Roosevelt Boulevard @ Southampton Road
- 9th Street @ Roosevelt Boulevard
- North Broad Street @ West Hunting Park Avenue
- South 58th Street @ Walnut Street
- South Broad Street @ South Penn Square
- Belmont Ave and Parkside Ave
- Rising Sun Avenue & Levick Street
- 52nd & Lancaster Avenue
- North Front Street @ W Hunting Park Avenue
- North Broad Street @ North Penn Square/JFK Boulevard
- Rising Sun Avenue @ Adams Avenue
- Castor Avenue @ Aramingo Avenue
- Aramingo Avenue @ East York Street
- Henry Avenue @ Walnut Lane
- North Broad Street @ Vine Street
- Island Avenue @ Lindbergh Boulevard
- Grant Avenue @ Academy Road
- Bustleton Avenue @ Byberry Road
- Woodhaven Road @ Knights Road
- Byberry Road @ Worthington Road
- Ogontz Avenue @ Stenton Avenue
- Island Avenue @ Bartram Avenue
- 2nd St and Erie Ave
- 26th St and Penrose Ave
- 70th & Lindbergh
- 31st & Spring Garden Street
- N. 20th St. @ JFK Boulevard
PPA Camera Reports Show More Than 10 Dangerous Intersections in Philadelphia
The top-rated personal injury lawyers at MyPhillyLawyer applaud all efforts to keep drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. The Vision Zero Plan is a good start, but Philadelphia has more than 10 intersections that are dangerous. Our exclusive report found 15 additional intersections that have resulted in fatal car accidents or are dangerous due to their proximity to other dangerous intersections.
We looked at multiple data points to get the facts about dangerous intersections in Philadelphia. We analyzed all available data including:
City of Philadelphia Vision Zero Capital Plan 2025
Philadelphia Parking Authority Red-Light Camera Intersection Reports 2023-2025
Compiled Data with Recent crash reporting from local news outlets and trusted media sources (2023–2025)
The 15 Dangerous Intersections Not Included in Philadelphia's Vision Zero Plan
When conducting this study, MyPhillyLawyer didn't just look at the intersection where accidents occurred. The location of final impact may not have been where the accident was caused. Therefore, we looked at PPA data and media coverage of surrounding intersections and corridors. For some intersections like Belmont & Girard, 59th & Lancaster, Old York & Wyoming, and others, there has not been recent media coverage of serious accidents exactly at those intersections but they are close to other heavily reported accident zones, making them locations of concern.
1. Roosevelt Boulevard & Grant Avenue
Grant Avenue is one of the most notorious intersections in the country. State Farm once ranked Grant and Red Lion on Roosevelt as the 2nd and 3rd most dangerous intersections in the U.S. It’s also among the original red-light camera installations in Philadelphia.
Recent Accidents at or Near this Dangerous Intersection
- “Roosevelt Boulevard crash leaves driver, pedestrian dead” — FOX 29 Philadelphia (Aug 2025)
- “Images released of vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on the Roosevelt Boulevard” — 6abc Philadelphia (Sep 2025)
- “2 dead, 1 critically injured after driver hits pedestrians on Roosevelt Boulevard” — Philadelphia Inquirer (Aug 28, 2025)
2. Roosevelt Boulevard & Red Lion Road
Red Lion Road is another Roosevelt cross-street heavily flagged in safety studies. It was one of the earliest red-light camera sites, also part of the broader boulevard redesign planning. The intersection’s long history of fatal and serious crashes (plus its camera status) shows a persistent high risk.
Recent Accidents at or Near this Dangerous Intersection
- “2 dead in crash on Broad St. in Hunting Park” — NBC10 Philadelphia (Jun 25, 2024)
- “2 killed in head-on crash after car flips” — 6abc Philadelphia (Jun 25, 2024)
- “Video shows car going up in flames after fatal crash” — CBS News Philadelphia (Jun 2024)
- “Car bursts into flames during double fatal crash” — FOX 29 Philadelphia (Jun 2024)
3. Roosevelt Boulevard & Cottman Avenue
Cottman & Roosevelt is part of the Boulevard’s busier eastern segment. In December 2022, a pedestrian was struck and killed at Roosevelt & Cottman. That fatality is often cited in safety advocacy documents. The corner remains enforced under the Red-Light Camera program.
4. Roosevelt Boulevard Service Road & Mascher Street
This is an auxiliary corner intersecting Roosevelt’s service drive and Mascher Street. In recent months, media have reported injury crashes on the W Roosevelt Blvd / N Mascher corridor, although not always precisely at the service-road intersection. Because it’s a PPA Red-Light Camera site, the intersection is flagged as inherently risky.
5. Roosevelt Boulevard & Levick Street
Levick Street intersects the inner/outer drive segments of Roosevelt. The corner sees regular crash activity, pedestrian crossings, and speed differentials.
6. Roosevelt Boulevard & Rhawn Street
Rhawnhurst (Rhawn) is another key cross-street along Roosevelt. It sits inside one of the Boulevard’s densest crash clusters. Though we did not locate recent media reports naming this intersection, multiple studies of Roosevelt safety repeatedly cite Rhawn as among the intersections with recurring pedestrian and car accident incidents.
7. Roosevelt Boulevard & Welsh Road
This intersection has recently experienced a high-profile crash. In August 2025, a van traveling in the outer lane struck two pedestrians near Roosevelt & Welsh, killing two and critically injuring a third. The vehicle then crashed into a pole and a tree.
Recent Accidents at or Near this Dangerous Intersection
- “Roosevelt Boulevard crash leaves driver, pedestrian dead” — FOX 29 Philadelphia (Aug 28, 2025)
- “2 dead, 1 hurt in Roosevelt Boulevard crash in Philly” — NBC10 Philadelphia (Aug 28, 2025)
- “2 dead, 1 critically injured after crash on Roosevelt” — CBS News Philadelphia (Aug 28, 2025)
- “2 dead, 1 critically injured after driver hits pedestrians on Roosevelt Boulevard” — Philadelphia Inquirer (Aug 28, 2025)
8. 9th Street & Roosevelt Boulevard
This intersection sits closer to the central sections of the Boulevard. The inner/outer drive complexity and frequent lane changes make it a dangerous intersection.
9. N Broad Street & W Hunting Park Avenue
This is one of the more dangerous intersections that should be part of the city's Vision Zero plan. In June 2024, two people died in a head-on collision at Broad & Hunting Park. One vehicle burst into flames, the other flipped, tragically claiming the lives of both drivers.
Recent Accidents at or Near this Dangerous Intersection
- “2 dead in crash on Broad St. in Hunting Park” — NBC10 Philadelphia (Jun 25, 2024)
- “2 killed in head-on crash after car flips” — 6abc Philadelphia (Jun 25, 2024)
- “Car bursts into flames during double fatal crash” — FOX 29 Philadelphia (Jun 2024)
10. Broad Street & Oregon Avenue
Oregon Avenue is one of the southern intersections on Broad. In May 2025, a pedestrian was struck and killed near the Oregon station, which lies adjacent to the intersection node. The proximity to the N Broad Street & W Hunting Park Avenue (our number 9 dangerous intersection) justifies its inclusion on our list of 15 dangerous intersections that should become part of the Vision Zero plan.
11. Rising Sun Avenue & Adams Avenue
Rising Sun & Adams is part of the Northeast network of arterial connectors. In September 2025, a rollover crash at the adjacent intersection of Roosevelt & Adams killed one person and injured two. While that crash did not occur precisely at Rising Sun & Adams, the adjacency makes this intersection a high-risk zone.
12. Castor Avenue & Aramingo Avenue
Castor & Aramingo lies in the Lower Northeast / River Wards area, near freight and through traffic corridors.
13. Aramingo Avenue & E York Street
This intersection sits in a mixed-use, industrial and residential corridor. Aramingo & York is part of the Red-Light Camera program, indicating documented safety concerns. Complaints in this intersection often involve visibility constraints, turning conflicts, and potential signal or signage deficiencies.
14. Henry Avenue & Walnut Lane
Henry & Walnut Lane sits in the Roxborough / Manayunk area. This intersection is part of the PPA Red-Light Camera system, chosen for historic crash frequency. Street design, slope, and prior crash history make this intersection dangerous.
15. Island Avenue & Lindbergh Boulevard
This intersection lies near the Southwest corridor, adjacent to airport roads and industrial zones. It has long been recognized, via the Red-Light Camera program, as a high-risk intersection. High-speed crashes and enforcement in the Island / Lindbergh corridor mean this is a dangerous intersection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most dangerous intersections in Philadelphia right now?
According to MyPhillyLawyer’s Study on Dangerous Intersections in Philadelphia, the highest-risk areas include several nodes along Roosevelt Boulevard (such as Grant Avenue, Red Lion Road, Cottman Avenue, and Welsh Road), as well as Broad Street at Hunting Park and Oregon Avenues. These intersections consistently appear in PennDOT crash data, the City’s Vision Zero priority list, and Philadelphia Parking Authority red-light camera enforcement sites.
Why is Roosevelt Boulevard considered so deadly?
Roosevelt Boulevard has multiple lanes in each direction, confusing service roads, and frequent cross-traffic. This design makes it difficult for pedestrians and drivers to navigate safely. Combined with high speeds, the Boulevard has historically ranked among the most dangerous roads in the entire United States. Despite the addition of red-light and speed cameras, fatalities continue to occur at intersections like Grant, Red Lion, Cottman, and Welsh.
How does the City of Philadelphia track and respond to these crashes?
The City uses PennDOT crash statistics, Vision Zero “High Injury Network” designations, and PPA red-light camera data to monitor intersections. While some improvements like speed cameras and crossing islands have been introduced, MyPhillyLawyer’s Study notes that the pace of change has been slow compared to the level of risk. Attorneys often point out that decades of crash history show the City and State had notice of danger but failed to act quickly enough.
If I was injured in a crash at one of these intersections, what kind of evidence matters most?
Crash victims and their lawyers typically rely on a combination of police reports, traffic camera footage, witness statements, and historical crash data to prove negligence. If the crash occurred at an intersection already flagged as dangerous, that history can strengthen claims against negligent drivers and highlight failures in city or state roadway design.
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MyPhillyLawyer's attorneys understand both the legal system and the roadway patterns that make certain intersections deadly. If you or a loved one has been injured, we can use this knowledge to build the strongest possible case for compensation while also pushing for accountability and safer streets.
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