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At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our experienced car accident attorneys...","datePublished":"2026-09-14","dateModified":"2026-09-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam-zach\/#Person","name":"Zachary Mushkatel","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam-zach\/","identifier":24,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fd982df245bac5ca956f9a35879e7f3b6827ba255c2fba7b3af833bca79ccc76?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fd982df245bac5ca956f9a35879e7f3b6827ba255c2fba7b3af833bca79ccc76?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dangerous-intersection-accident.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/dangerous-intersection-accident.jpg","height":667,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/most-dangerous-intersections-in-scottsdale-az\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":1121,"articleBody":"Every intersection in Scottsdale is hazardous for its own unique reasons. However, many share certain qualities that increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents, including high traffic volumes, unusual layouts, and wide lanes that make left turns especially hazardous.At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our experienced car accident attorneys believe it is critical for drivers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and cyclists to understand the factors that make certain intersections in Scottsdale more dangerous than others.These Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in ScottsdaleThe Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) studied the prevalence of accidents across the Valley of the Sun in a recent five-year window. They weighed several factors, including the total number of accidents and the average severity of those crashes, to arrive at a final score grading each intersection.\u00a0According to the results of its study, the most dangerous intersections in Scottsdale, AZ are:Camelback Road and Goldwater Boulevard, with 113 crashes and a final score of 0.395Hayden Road and Thomas Road, with 139 crashes and a final score of 0.39264th Street and McDowell Road, with 116 crashes and a final score of 0.368Other Scottsdale crash hotspots include Scottsdale Road’s busy intersections with Shea Boulevard and Camelback Road.Why Some Scottsdale Intersections Are More Dangerous Than OthersIntersections are inherently dangerous, as they involve traffic headed in different directions passing against each other. According to the Federal Highway Administration, about a fourth of all traffic fatalities and half of all traffic injuries happen at intersections.However, certain intersections tend to be hazardous when they have:Heavy traffic volume (especially commercial trafficMultiple lanes that increase confusionHigher speeds that increase the force of a collision.As MAG’s study indicates, these hazards not only increase the likelihood of accidents happening at particular intersections, but also mean that those accidents often share certain characteristics. For example, an intersection of roads with high speed limits is more likely to involve high-impact crashes caused by drivers accelerating to \u201cbeat\u201d red lights.Steps to Protect Yourself at the Most Dangerous Intersections in ScottsdaleYou can do your part to keep yourself safe and reduce the risk of being in an accident by:Slowing down as you approach an intersectionPaying careful attention to your surroundingsChecking to your left and right, even if your light just changed to greenUsing your signals to indicate lane changesDriving defensively and leaving room for other drivers’ errorsCommon Factors That Cause Intersection CrashesMany intersection collisions in Scottsdale happen for the same underlying reasons. These crashes often occur when a driver:Makes an unsafe left turn in front of oncoming trafficTailgates, often leading to rear-end collisions as traffic slowsSpeeds in an attempt to beat yellow or even red lightsGets distracted by confusing layouts, a high volume of advertisements, or cell phone useFails to yield before merging or turningTypes of Injuries Common in Intersection AccidentsIntersection accidents, especially T-bone or side-impact crashes, can result in severe injuries. These crashes often involve impact areas on a vehicle that don\u2019t have crumple zones. They can also involve collisions between vehicles, bicycle riders, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. Common injuries are:Whiplash and soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and tearsBroken bones, particularly serious ones like compound fracturesHead and brain injuries, including concussions and more serious TBIsBack and spinal injuries ranging from herniated discs to paralysisHow Fault Is Determined in Intersection AccidentsUnder Arizona law, the person who is at fault for an accident is responsible for paying for the victims’ injuries and property damage. Fault is typically established through evidence like police accident reports, footage from nearby traffic or security cameras, testimony from involved parties and eyewitnesses, and accident reconstructions.Arizona\u2019s comparative fault law applies when an injured driver was partially to blame for a collision. Under this rule, an injured party is not entitled to compensation for the percentage of an accident that is their fault.For example, let\u2019s say that Bill turns right on a red light from Goldwater onto Camelback, which causes John to crash into Bill\u2019s car. John had the right of way since he was coming into the intersection on a green light, but he was also driving 10 mph over the speed limit.John sues Bill for $100,000, and the court hearing the case finds in his favor. But it also decides that John was 15 percent to blame because he was speeding. Consequently, John recovers $85,000 \u2013 that is, the $100,000 the court would have awarded him, less the 15 percent of fault it assigned him.The comparative negligence rule is good for accident victims in that it allows them to recover compensation even when they share fault. However, it also gives insurance companies an incentive to shift blame onto claimants. Contact a car accident lawyer at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., immediately if an insurer tells you that you were partially at fault for your injuries.How Our Scottsdale Car Accident Lawyers Can Help YouHave you been hurt in a car accident at an intersection in Scottsdale? If so, the attorneys with Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., can help you pursue full and fair compensation. While you rest and recover, we can:Investigate the crash and gather evidence like police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness statementsWork with accident reconstruction experts as necessary to review this evidence and prove the other driver’s faultCalculate the fair value of your case based on your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other lossesHandle insurance negotiations for you, protecting you from the company\u2019s attempts to shift blame onto you.Demand a fair settlement and take your case to trial if the insurer won\u2019t offer oneContact a Scottsdale Car Accident LawyerWhen you need solutions to your legal problems, turn to Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C. We offer:The personal service you\u2019d expect from a small firm with the resources of a big oneOver 50 years of combined legal experience to put to work on your caseA commitment to open communication and straightforward adviceWe\u2019ve helped real people achieve real results, including Devin B., who had this to say about us:\u201cMy family and I were facing one of the toughest challenges of our lives. Heather and Laura were there every step of the way. My family and I thank you so very much!\u201dIf you’ve been injured in an accident at one of Scottsdale’s most dangerous intersections, don’t wait another moment to get the help you deserve. Contact us today to speak with a Scottsdale car accident lawyer and to get your questions answered."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Most Dangerous Intersections in Scottsdale, AZ","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/most-dangerous-intersections-in-scottsdale-az\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]