Whether motoring off to work, heading home after a shopping trip, running an errand or just cruising, there are some intersections in Grand Island that require more attention than others.
Some of the accident-prone spots in Grand Island are along the Highway 30 corridor, which is First and Second Streets, from Vine to Harrison, and the Highway 281/Webb Road corridor from Highway 30 north to State Street.
The prime accident time is between the hours of noon and 6 p.m., which accounts for lunchtime, after-school time and after work.
Drivers in Grand Island can help avert mishaps by avoiding the three most common causes of accidents -- making a left turn in front of an oncoming vehicle, failing to yield and not paying attention.
Following are the seven most concentrated accident intersections or areas in Grand Island, according to the Grand Island Police Department:
Broadwell Avenue at Second, Third, South Front and North Front streets.
Eddy Street at Second and Third streets.
The intersection of Faidley Avenue and Webb Road.
State Street at Diers Avenue and Highway 281.
13th Street at Diers Avenue and Highway 281.
Old Potash Highway and Highway 281.
Webb Road and Highway 30.