Six Alexandria intersections have emerged as critical safety hazards where pedestrians and cyclists face daily risks from distracted drivers and inadequate infrastructure, according to a new report analyzing more than 300 near-miss incidents over 18 months.
The report, provided to ALXnow on Thursday by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, examined 318 near-miss incidents reported between January 2024 and July 2025. According to the report, 47% of incidents involved children, with most occurring during school commuting hours from 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.
NoVA FSS was founded in 2017 by Mike Doyle after he survived being struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Old Town Alexandria, according to the organization’s website.
The analysis was conducted by researchers Shuo (Ava) Qin and Sam Thomas…