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Most dangerous roads & intersections in Los Angeles

Ranked by recent reported incidents (sample data). These are neutral descriptions of corridor conditions — they do not assign fault in any specific crash.

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#1highway16 recent reports (sample)

I-405 (Sepulveda Pass / West LA)

One of the busiest freeway segments in the U.S., with grades, curves, and relentless volume.

Recurring peak-period congestionCurves or limited sight linesHeavy merging traffic

Safety tip: Keep following distance even in slow traffic — rear-end crashes dominate here.

Related coverage: Crash Reported on I-405 Near West Los Angeles

#2highway13 recent reports (sample)

I-10 (Santa Monica Freeway, Mid-City)

Closely spaced ramps and heavy volumes produce frequent weaving conflicts.

Closely spaced entrance and exit rampsHeavy merging trafficSpeed differentials between lanes

Safety tip: Avoid the far-right lane unless exiting within the next mile.

Related coverage: Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-10

#3highway12 recent reports (sample)

US-101 (Hollywood Freeway, Vermont Area)

Aging ramp geometry and dense volumes create short, demanding merge zones.

Closely spaced entrance and exit rampsHeavy merging trafficRecurring peak-period congestion

Safety tip: Use the full ramp to match speed; hesitating at the merge point creates conflicts.

Related coverage: Delays Reported After Crash on US-101

#4road8 recent reports (sample)

Sunset Boulevard (Echo Park to Silver Lake)

A winding urban boulevard with nightlife activity, parked-car doors, and limited sight lines.

Curves or limited sight linesPedestrian and cyclist activityHigh nighttime traffic volumes

Safety tip: Slow through curves at night and give cyclists a full lane where posted.

Related coverage: Collision Reported Near Sunset Boulevard

#5road6 recent reports (sample)

Figueroa Street (Downtown Corridor)

Event-venue traffic, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians share a dense downtown street.

Pedestrian and cyclist activityComplex signal timingHigh left-turn volumes

Safety tip: On event nights, treat every crosswalk as occupied until proven clear.

Related coverage: Crash Reported Near Downtown Los Angeles

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