8 Centex Intersections Have Some of the Highest Accident Rates in Texas
Of the 279 intersections in the state of Texas classified as "dangerous", several are right here in Bell County - specifically Temple and Killeen.
Texas attorney Brian White just completed a study in tandem with TXDOT of some of the most dangerous intersections in Texas. This is a look at intersections state-wide, and the ones making the list are intersections that saw more than 48 collisions between 2012 and 2015.
Along with the data visualization company 1point21interactive, and collision data from the Texas Department of Transportation, this study includes intersections along freeways, major roadways, and county roads. Each intersection includes a "Danger Score" that consists of the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths that have occurred at various Texas intersections. You can see the study's complete results here.
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HK Dodgen Loop and Gen. Bruce in Temple
HK Dodgen Loop & Gen Bruce Drive in Temple "Dangerous Intersection" score of 291 with 93 crashes and 66 injuries from 2012-2015.
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Centex Expressway and Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen
Centex Expressway and Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen earned a "Dangerous Intersection" score of 272 with 119 crashes and 51 injuries between 2012 and 2015.
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Franklin Avenue and S. Valley Mills Drive in Waco
Franklin Avenue and S. Valley Mills Drive in Waco scored a "Dangerous Intersection" rating of 254 with 86 crashes and 56 injuries between 2012 and 2015.
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Lamar Avenue and Parmer Lane in Austin
Lamar Blvd and Parmer Lane in Austin earned a "Dangerous Intersection"" score of 201 with 56 crashes, 45 injuries, and 1 death between 2012 and 2015.
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Bacon Ranch Road and Trimmier Road in Killeen
Bacon Ranch Road and Trimmier Road in Killeen earned a "Dangerous Intersection" score of 164 with 62 crashes and 34 injuries from 2012 to 2015.
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HK Dodgen Loop and S. 31st - Temple, Tx
HK Dodgen Loop and S. 31st Street in Temple scored a "Dangerous Intersection" rating of 144 with 50 crashes, 28 injuries, and 1 death from 2012 to 2015.
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S. Valley Mills Dr and Waco Dr - Waco, Tx
N. Valley Mills Drive and Waco Drive scored a "Dangerous Intersection" rating of 142 with 58 crashes and 28 injuries from 2012 to 2015.
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General Bruce Dr and West Adams - Temple, Tx
General Bruce Dr and West Adams in Temple scored a "Dangerous Intersection" rating of 141 with 54 crashes and 29 injuries from 2012 to 2015.