In 2025, 139 people died in pedestrian accidents across Missouri; 70 of those fatalities occurred in the St. Louis region. That figure does not include the hundreds of additional victims who survived their collisions, many of whom sustained serious injuries or permanent disabilities. A disproportionate number of these accidents occurred at the same dangerous intersections.
A St. Louis pedestrian accident attorney at Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien has the experience to build a strong claim and pursue the compensation you are owed. We work on a contingency basis; you pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Missouri gives pedestrian accident victims five years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Contact us as soon as possible after the accident; evidence critical to your case can deteriorate quickly.
The Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians Based on Crash Data
The following intersections are among the most consistently dangerous for pedestrians in St. Louis, based on data from Trailnet’s 2024 St. Louis Crash Report. While crash numbers vary year to year, these intersections appear repeatedly in crash data as high-risk locations for pedestrians:
- Washington Avenue and Broadway: This heavily trafficked downtown intersection sits near I-44 and draws significant pedestrian traffic from America’s Center Convention Complex at 911 Washington Avenue. In 2024, the intersection recorded 80 reported accidents, including 19 injuries.
- Grand Boulevard and Lindell Boulevard: Located near Saint Louis University, this intersection recorded the highest reported accident rate among St. Louis intersections in 2024, with heavy pedestrian volume from the university contributing to the elevated risk.
- Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Avenue: Pedestrian accidents at this intersection have increased steadily since 2021. Vehicles exiting the I-64 ramp encounter stop-and-go signals and high pedestrian crossings, creating conditions that have made this one of the city’s most dangerous locations for people on foot.
- Kingshighway Boulevard and Lindell Boulevard: Adjacent to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University Medical Campus, and several area medical centers, this intersection combines high vehicle volume with multiple turning lanes and dense pedestrian crossing.
- Kingshighway Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue: Part of the Kingshighway corridor, which Trailnet’s data identifies as one of the highest-crash corridors in the city. Elevated collision rates extend along the full length of this arterial road.
- Gravois Avenue and Jefferson Avenue: A high-crash intersection along the Gravois corridor, one of the roads Trailnet identifies as disproportionately responsible for pedestrian deaths in St. Louis.
Negligence and Pedestrian Accidents Under Missouri Law
Most pedestrian accident claims in Missouri are based on negligence. To recover compensation, an injured pedestrian must establish that the driver owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused the injuries sustained.
Missouri law requires drivers to exercise the highest degree of care to avoid injuring pedestrians; a standard higher than the ordinary care applied in most negligence cases. A driver who runs a red light, fails to yield at a crosswalk, or is distracted at the time of impact may be found to have breached that duty.
Fault in a pedestrian accident is not always one-sided, however. Missouri’s pure comparative fault rule applies to pedestrian claims as it does to all personal injury cases. If a pedestrian is found partially at fault, for example, crossing outside a marked crosswalk, their recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.
Contact a St. Louis Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a St. Louis pedestrian accident, a BWO attorney will investigate the circumstances of the collision and pursue the maximum compensation available under Missouri law. We handle fault determinations in St. Louis pedestrian accident cases and negotiate directly with insurers on your behalf. Schedule a free consultation today.