Minnetonka Intersection Among State's Most Dangerous

The intersection of Highway 7 and County Road 101 in Minnetonka is the 16th most dangerous in the state, according to a list released last week.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation based the rankings on a weighted average of crash severity over a three-year period. For instance, a minor property damage accident was weighted as one point, while a traffic fatality garnered 70 points.

Minnetonka's sole entrant on the list saw a grand total of 51 crashes from 2008-2010, of which 25 involved only property damage. MnDOT reports 19 of the total crashes saw minor injuries, six involved moderate injuries and one was classified as a severe injury. There were no fatal crashes at the intersection during the period.

Topping the list was the intersection of Minnesota Highway 15 and Minnesota Highway 23/2nd Street South in St. Cloud. 

Intersections in neighboring communities of St. Louis Park—Highway 7 and Aquilla Ave/Blake Rd—and Edina—Highway 62 and France Avenue—also made the list. They ranked 10th and 14th, respectively.

The complete list is attached to this article as a PDF.