Top 10 Reno Locations for Car Crashes

The Reno Police Department Traffic Division has released its accident statistics for a period covering the last three months (April 1 - July 1). As you would suspect, most crashes in the city are at intersections. In my travels around town, I've seen accidents at several of these. Last year, I reported on crash-prone intersections in Reno and Sparks and some of the same locations make both lists. However, bear in mind that some streets and intersections have been altered since my previous article, so it's always a good idea to keep up on what's new in our area streets and highways.

1. Moana Ln. at Kietzke Ln.
2. Kietzke Ln. at S. McCarran Blvd.
3. Plumb Ln. at Harvard Way
4. S. McCarran Blvd. at S. Virginia St.
5. Robb Dr. at Sharlands Ave.
6. Center St. at Maple St.
7. 7th St. at No. McCarran Blvd.
8. S. Virginia St. at Plumb Ln.
9. 2nd St. at Arlington Ave.
10. 7th St. at Keystone Ave.

Here are the top illegal driving issues and number of accidents attributed to each...

1. Hit and run: 136
2. Failure to yield right of way: 90
3. Following too close: 62
4. Failure to maintain lane: 44
5. Disregard control device: 43
6. Aggressive, reckless, careless: 31
7. Ran off road: 17
8. Made improper turn: 15

Source: KOLOTV.com.

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