These Grand Junction Intersections See the Most Crashes

If traffic seems thicker than usual this week in Grand Junction, it is. This is graduation week for Palisade, R-5, Fruita Monument, Central, and Grand Junction High School, Colorado Mesa University, and Caprock Academy.

With graduation ceremonies, family gatherings, and packed parking lots increasing congestion this week, many drivers could find themselves navigating one of Grand Junction’s most accident-prone intersections.

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The 5 Grand Junction Intersections Drivers Talk About Most

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Did you guess that Patterson Road would appear twice in the top five list of crash intersections? It’s one of the most talked-about east-west routes through the valley, and it’s your lucky day if there’s no road work to slow you down. So, what do Grand Junction’s most crash-prone intersections have in common? Heavy retail traffic, constant turning movements, and packed commuter routes require constant focus to navigate.

Could Grand Junction Make These Roads Safer?

If crash data is used to evaluate signals, turn lanes, traffic flow, and the need for improvements, what does the Mesa County Safety Action Plan indicate? As our community continues to grow, upgrades at all five of our top crash-prone intersections seem likely. What local intersections would you put at the top of the list for repairs/upgrades?

These Are the Roads Grand Junction Drivers Use Every Day

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What makes the list of crash-prone intersections in Grand Junction important is that the top five are intersections that are hard to avoid. They are on roads that connect shopping centers, schools, neighborhoods, restaurants, and commuter routes used daily across Grand Junction. Some of us pass through them every single day, which helps explain why local chatter about traffic safety is growing louder.