Do you ever find yourself driving a few minutes out of your way in order to avoid an intersection that makes your palms sweat? Well, in Jackson County, Michigan, 10 crossroads are notorious for crashes and delays.

RELATED: Top 11 Most Dangerous Intersections in the State of Michigan

As you scroll through the list below, if you've spent time in the Jackson, Michigan, area, you'll nod your head while simultaneously navigating your route around it.

Jackson County's Notoriously Dangerous Intersection Near Brooklyn, Michigan

The intersection of US 127 and Jefferson Road, just outside of Brooklyn, Michigan in Liberty Township is seen.
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I'm surprised Jefferson Road and US 127 didn't make the top 10. If you've traveled south to Michigan International Speedway during a race weekend, you've spent some time here. According to a Jackson Citizen Patriot report, it was the 12th most dangerous intersection in Jackson County in 2016, with 15 accidents reported.

This intersection used to be a flashing light, directing traffic on Jefferson Road to stop. Since then, a full signal and a left turn light have been added, thanks to some very vocal residents who were close to or knew someone who had lost their life there.

Shopping Equals Intersection Crashes

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As you'll see below in Jackson County's Top 10 Worst Intersections, there is a high concentration of shopping centers surrounding most of the offending crossroads. If there aren't, it's a main route to one.

RELATED: Ingham County's 10 Most Dangerous Intersections

Remember when you approach these areas that, according to PanzerLaw.com, driver error is the leading cause of intersection accidents. So, brush up on your right-of-way rules, keep your eyes on the road, and watch out for the other guy.

The 10 Worst Intersections in Jackson County

The courtroom gurus for everything legal and vehicular related in the Mitten State, Michigan Auto Law, has compiled a list of the intersections with the most crashes and injuries in 2023 (the latest available data) and determined which are the worst in the Jackson area. Here are the 10 Worst Intersections in Jackson County, Michigan.

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Ingham County's 10 Most Dangerous Intersections

The experts at Michigan Auto Law combed through Michigan State Police data to determine which intersections in Ingham County were the most dangerous based on crashes and injuries within a year (the newest available data). For Michigan Auto Law's complete methodology, see the link in entry #1. Here's a look at the Ingham County's 10 Most Dangerous Intersections.

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The 11 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan

The auto accident attorneys at MichiganAutoLaw.com examined data from 2023 (the most recent available data) to determine which intersections in Michigan were the most dangerous. For MichiganAutoLaw's complete methodology and additional data on hazardous intersections in Michigan, see the link in #1. Let's count down to the state's most perilous crossing with Michigan's 11 Most Dangerous Intersections.

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