Glendale is a beautiful and active city. Its sunny weather and vibrant neighborhoods make it a great place to live. Yet some intersections in Glendale carry far greater risk than others. Knowing these locations can help you stay alert, drive defensively, and protect yourself on the road.

Why Some Intersections Are Particularly Dangerous

Where traffic is heaviest, restaurants, shops, businesses, there tends to be more potential for conflict between vehicles. Intersections that see many drivers, many turns, or complicated traffic flows are more likely to see crashes. Even when everyone follows the rules, mistakes happen. Awareness, caution, and knowing where danger tends to cluster can reduce risk.

Glendale’s Most Dangerous Intersections

Here are several intersections in Glendale that have unusually high crash numbers. These are areas where drivers should be especially cautious.

• Brand Boulevard at Sanchez Drive and Brand Boulevard at Goode Avenue each have had dozens of crashes over the past few years.
• Brand Boulevard at Colorado Street also ranks among the intersections with high accident rates.
• Glendale Avenue at Wilson Avenue and Glendale Avenue at Chevy Chase Drive also show a concerning number of collisions.
• Broadway at Glendale Avenue has seen many crashes as well.
• Other intersections to watch include Glenoaks Boulevard at Western Avenue, Honolulu Avenue at Lowell Avenue, and San Fernando Road at Western Avenue.

What Makes These Spots Risky

Several factors increase risk at these intersections:

• Heavy traffic volume especially during rush hours
• Multiple turning lanes and turning movements, which increase chances of conflict between vehicles
• Frequent pedestrian activity, businesses, and access points cause more starts, stops, and sudden turns
• Sometimes poor visibility or lighting may play a role

What You Can Do to Stay Safer

Being aware of where crashes are more likely is only part of it. Here are approaches that can reduce risk:

• Slow down when approaching intersections, especially if traffic is busy or infrequent signals exist
• Yield properly, check not just for vehicles but for pedestrians and bicyclists
• Avoid distractions (mobile phones, music, etc.) and keep both hands on the wheel when navigating through complex intersections
• Don’t assume other drivers see or will obey signs or signals

If You Are Injured in a Crash

Crashes at these dangerous intersections can lead to serious injuries. If you are involved:

• Document what happened including time, direction of travel, lighting conditions, and anything you believe contributed to the crash
• Seek medical treatment immediately even if injuries appear minor because symptoms can worsen
• Talk with Hillstone Law to understand your rights, potential liability, and possible recovery for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering