Summary
Raleigh just ranked dead last in the country for car accidents, meaning our streets are officially the most dangerous in America. Local leaders are facing massive pressure right now to fix our roads and make public safety a top priority.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
Expect your car insurance rates to potentially spike and taxpayers to foot the bill for major road redesigns.
Drivers and pedestrians will benefit if the city finally upgrades our dangerous streets into safer ones.
Drivers currently navigating treacherous intersections and everyone dealing with constant gridlock and crash delays.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Raleigh boosts police presence, closes Glenwood South to traffic for Halloween
Glenwood Avenue South was closed from Hillsborough to Peace Street as the nightlife hotspot anticipates higher foot traffic. Raleigh police also increased patrols.
Raleigh tries new approach to pedestrian safety on Glenwood South after posts fail
The city plans to replace damaged or missing flexible posts with wedges as part of a $200,000 safety pilot.
Raleigh has highest car accident rate in nation, study finds
Raleigh has highest car accident rate in nation, study finds CBS 17
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