Where are Dayton’s 10 most dangerous intersections?

Dayton’s worst intersection for crashes, West Third Street at James H. McGee Boulevard, had 37 accidents in 2016.

No intersection in Dayton was more dangerous last year, although a few came close.

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There were 29 accidents at Salem Avenue at Philadelphia Drive, and 27 at North Main Street at Siebenthaler Avenue.

Last year, 250 auto crashes occurred at 10 intersections in the city.

Dayton police said most auto crashes arise from speeding, running red lights and distracted driving.

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Speeding and aggressive driving are dangerous and can sometimes be deadly, and the police department has decided to use enhanced speed enforcement activities on Feb. 3, 10 and 24, officials said.

The program is mainly focused on various intersections along North Main Street and Wayne Avenue.

“This campaign will include three aggressive driving awareness blitzes,” said Dayton police Major Wendy Stiver.

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The intersections in Dayton with the most crashes fluctuates, and the police department uses data to determine where officers should patrol and focus their traffic enforcement efforts, said Dayton police Major Wendy Stiver.

Here are the top 10 crash locations in Dayton in 2016:

West Third Street at James H. McGee Boulevard, 37 crashes

Salem Avenue at Philadelphia Drive, 29 crashes

North Main Street at Siebenthaler Avenue, 27 crashes

Brandt Pike at Needmore/Harshman roads, 27 crashes

Philadelphia Drive at Siebenthaler Avenue, 23 crashes

James H. McGee Boulevard at Philadelphia Drive, 23 crashes

Wayne Avenue at Wyoming Avenue, 22 crashes

North Gettysburg Avenue at James H. McGee, 22 crashes

Linden Avenue at South Smithville Road, 21 crashes

North Gettysburg Avenue at Free Pike, 19 crashes

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