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Poplar Avenue is the busiest and most heavily traveled surface street in the Memphis metropolitan area. Stretching from downtown Memphis eastward through Midtown, East Memphis, and into Germantown, Poplar Avenue carries an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 vehicles per day through its commercial corridors. The road is lined with shopping centers, restaurants, office buildings, medical facilities, and residential neighborhoods, generating constant turning traffic, pedestrian activity, and congestion that makes it one of the most dangerous roads in Shelby County.
The stretch of Poplar Avenue between Perkins Road and Kirby Road in East Memphis is particularly treacherous. This corridor features multiple major intersections with high-volume cross streets, left-turn lanes that create visibility blind spots, and constant commercial delivery traffic. The intersections at Poplar and White Station Road, Poplar and Mendenhall Road, and Poplar and Perkins Road consistently rank among the highest-accident intersections in the city.
Pedestrian safety on Poplar Avenue is a serious concern. Despite the heavy foot traffic generated by shopping centers, restaurants, and bus stops, many stretches of Poplar lack adequate crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and sidewalk infrastructure. Pedestrians attempting to cross this wide, fast-moving road face extreme danger, particularly after dark when visibility is reduced and drivers are less attentive.
The daily congestion on Poplar Avenue also leads to a high rate of rear-end collisions, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. Drivers frustrated by slow traffic frequently engage in aggressive lane changes, tailgating, and distracted driving that cause preventable crashes. If you have been injured in any type of accident on Poplar Avenue, Wells & Associates has the experience and local knowledge to fight for your maximum compensation.
One of East Memphis's busiest intersections, where Perkins Road crosses Poplar near Chickasaw Oaks Plaza. Heavy turning traffic, limited visibility, and high pedestrian activity from nearby shopping centers make this a persistent accident hotspot.
This major intersection near White Station High School and Ridgeway Road sees heavy morning and afternoon traffic from school zones, commuters, and shoppers. T-bone collisions from red-light running are especially common here.
Where Poplar meets Mendenhall, heavy commercial traffic from nearby retail and medical facilities creates constant turning movements. The complex traffic signal timing and multiple turn lanes confuse unfamiliar drivers, leading to frequent broadside crashes.
At the eastern end of the Poplar corridor, where Memphis transitions into Germantown, traffic speeds increase while commercial density remains high. The speed transition zone catches many drivers off guard, resulting in rear-end accidents and sideswipe collisions.
Poplar Avenue combines extremely high traffic volumes (40,000-60,000 vehicles daily), dense commercial development generating constant turning traffic, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and a road design that encourages speeding between signal lights. These factors create one of the highest accident rates of any surface street in Tennessee.
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent due to heavy congestion and sudden stops. T-bone crashes at major intersections from red-light running are also common. Pedestrian accidents, sideswipe collisions from aggressive lane changes, and parking lot accidents at the many commercial centers along Poplar round out the most frequent types.
In most cases, the driver making the left turn bears primary responsibility, as Tennessee law requires turning drivers to yield to oncoming traffic. However, comparative fault rules may apply if the oncoming driver was speeding or ran a red light. An attorney can investigate the specific circumstances to determine liability.
Tennessee has a one-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, one of the shortest in the country. This means you must file your lawsuit within one year of the accident date or risk losing your right to compensation entirely. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
Depending on your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and future medical care. In cases involving drunk or reckless drivers, punitive damages may also be available. Wells & Associates fights for every dollar our clients deserve.
We have recovered millions for accident victims throughout Memphis. We know the dangerous roads, the insurance company tactics, and what it takes to win maximum compensation.
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