Motor Vehicle Accidents Most Likely In One Location In Branford

BRANFORD, CT - The most likely place you’ll get into accident driving in Branford is at the North Main and Cedar streets intersection, according to Police information.

On social media, Branford police say this:

“Branford Police has a full time Crime Analyst who assists with predictive analysis and determining crime trends. This 2019 (Year to Date) Hot Spot map indicates the high percentage of traffic accidents at the North Main Street and Cedar Street intersection (near Mobil and Coastal Wine and Liquor) in comparison to other areas of our town.

“The majority of the accidents at this location were rear end collisions. Keep in mind to give yourself enough room to safely come to a stop, phones down, eyes up, and know this particular intersection often has walkers in the crosswalk. If you want to go right on red, you are still required to stop before you proceed safely!

“Please drive safely and be mindful of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and other motorists.

“Thank you!”

The issue of traffic in that area has been on the minds of the Board of Police Commissioners also.

The commission recently discussed the back-up the area often sees due to cars spilling off Interstate 95. That back-up can get so bad that people living in the nearby condo complex have difficulty entering and exiting pathways to their homes.

The commission has asked the state for help in proposing solutions to ease the congestion issue.