J-turns
J-turns are a driving movement proven to reduce serious and fatal crashes caused by “T-bone” crashes at intersections. When using J-turns, drivers focus on one direction of traffic at a time.
Benefits of J-turns
- Eliminates or reduces the highest risk movements – directly crossing multiple lanes of traffic and left turns
- Shown to reduce fatalities by 70%
- Shown to reduce injuries by 42%
- Designed to help prevent severe broadside or "T-bone" crashes
- Moves traffic safely and effectively
- Simplifies navigation and traffic flow
- Can be designed and built quickly to address fatal crashes
- Maintains access to local roads and businesses