The Watanabe-dori 1-chome intersection in Fukuoka City’s Chuo Ward recorded the highest number of traffic accidents in the prefecture last year, with 13 injury cases. The ranking, compiled by the General Insurance Association of Japan, highlights the intersection’s heavy traffic and skewed four-way layout, which often leads to misjudged right turns. The Nakozuka intersection in Chuo Ward followed with 11 cases, while both Watanabe-dori 4-chome and Harisuri in Chikushino had 10 each. Officials warn that earlier sunsets in autumn increase risks, with more than half of accidents involving injuries occurring at intersections. Source: The General Insurance Association of Japan
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