Crosstown L.A. Lists 20 Most Dangerous Intersections
Eleven of the 20 listed intersections sit within a 5-mile radius of the University of Southern California.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in College Applications
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Crosstown L.A. has published a report ranking the city's 20 most dangerous intersections based on collision data from February 2021 to February 2025. The intersection with the most collisions, Figueroa Street and Slauson Avenue, recorded 66 collisions over five years.
Why it matters
The concentration of listed intersections near USC gives students and residents in the area a clear picture of where serious crashes have clustered. The report's focus on incidents with high fatalities means it captures the most severe outcomes rather than every collision.
The report ranks 20 intersections using five years of collision data, with 11 falling within 5 miles of USC. Figueroa Street and Slauson Avenue, the top location at 66 collisions, lies less than 3 miles from campus, but the data excludes minor crashes.
The players
Crosstown L.A.
Crosstown L.A. is a Los Angeles-focused publication that produces data-driven reporting on local urban issues.
University of Southern California (USC)
USC is a private research university in Los Angeles whose campus is surrounded by several of the intersections named in the report.
The details
Crosstown L.A. drew its rankings from collision records covering February 2021 through February 2025. Researchers point to street design and infrastructure layout, along with gaps in safety measures such as stop signs and speed bumps, as factors behind intersection danger.
Timeline
- February 2021 to February 2025: Period of collision data analyzed in the Crosstown L.A. report.
- October 2026: Crosstown L.A. report published.
Campus Mobility Shift
Electric scooter-related collisions have grown in popularity among students, extending the intersection-safety concern beyond cars to newer campus transportation. Requested changes such as increased and diagonal crosswalks must be approved by the City of Los Angeles before they can be implemented.
Students and residents who commute near USC should expect the listed intersections to carry higher collision risk. Requested crosswalk improvements depend on City of Los Angeles approval, so changes are not guaranteed.
The takeaway
Intersections near campus deserve extra caution, particularly for students riding scooters or crossing on foot. Checking the full Crosstown L.A. report can help you plan safer routes.
Further reading
For more on campus life near USC, explore College Applications.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Trojan.
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