According to the latest data, in 2023, there were 204 total car crashes in the City of Beacon, including 25 that caused personal injuries. That’s a little over one crash every other day, and there are a number of state and local agencies that are working hard to help reduce the number of crashes.
When compared to the number of cars, trucks and other kinds of vehicles that share the road in Beacon every day, the number of crashes is put into perspective. The following is an analysis of Annual Average Daily Traffic figures from the New York State Department of Transportation, where we’ll show which local roads have the most traffic every day, as well as information about truck traffic in Beacon.
1. Fishkill Avenue – 9,258 Vehicles a Day (2.5% Trucks)
Beacon’s east-side gateway funnels drivers from regional routes into the commercial core. Frequent left turns toward Verplanck and Main, plus many driveways and bus stops, create classic rear-end and angle-crash conditions at peak hours.
2. Verplanck Avenue – 8,335 Vehicles a Day (5.4% Trucks)
A primary east–west connector with a notably higher truck share. Tight blocks, on-street parking, and short gaps between intersections mean turning conflicts and side-swipes are common where sight lines are limited.
3. Main Street – 6,489 Vehicles a Day (2% Trucks)
Downtown’s spine mixes heavy pedestrian traffic, curbside parking, and frequent deliveries. Expect start-stop flow and lots of turning movements into shops and side streets, which can cause low-speed injury crashes.
4. Teller Avenue – 4,925 Vehicles a Day (3.3% Trucks)
A key north–south link that feeds the 9D corridor. Speed differentials between local traffic and through-drivers amplify rear-end risk near signals and no-traffic light intersections.
5. Beekman Street (3,979 Vehicles a Day) (2.1% Trucks)
Connects West Main to the riverfront and station area, so volumes spike around commute times and weekends. Pedestrian crossings, drop-offs, and short sight distances near bends call for extra caution.
6. Blackburn Avenue (2,745 Vehicles a Day) (5% Trucks)
A transitional corridor near Fishkill Avenue with more delivery traffic than a typical neighborhood street. Watch for wide truck turns, curbside loading, and pull-outs from driveways that compress reaction time.
7. South Avenue (1,975 Vehicles a Day) (5.1% Trucks)
Carries a meaningful truck presence for its size, functioning as a feeder to major routes. Narrow cross-sections and rolling grades increase the stakes for turning vehicles and for anyone entering from side streets.
8. Red Flynn Drive (1,952 Vehicles a Day) (1.8% Trucks)
Riverfront access with intermittent surges tied to events, park use, and train schedules. Short blocks, frequent crossings, and parking circulation make for congestion waves and fender-benders.
9. Howland Avenue (1,879 Vehicles a Day) (5% Trucks)
Residential feel, but with enough trucks to matter, especially at tight intersections. Speed changes on hills/curves and limited shoulder space increase side-impact risk where visibility is constrained.
10. West Main Street (1,594 Vehicles a Day) (5.4% Trucks)
Western approach into downtown Beacon, with on-street parking and turning activity at side streets. The higher truck share magnifies stopping distances and blind spots during parallel parking or mid-block turns.
11. Tompkins Avenue (1,224 Vehicles a Day) (5% Trucks)
A neighborhood connector that sees steady local traffic plus deliveries. Driveway density and parked vehicles shorten sight lines, so expect close calls at intersections and during peak school hours.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash in Beacon, NY, you have options for recovering damages for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more. Give the personal injury law team of Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C. a call at 845-600-0000 to request a free consultation at our convenient locations in Kingston, NY, Poughkeepsie or New Windsor.