Crashes at Bradley Point intersection raise concerns among residents

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is following up on a crash Thursday morning at the Bradley Pointe exit on Highway 17.

Neighbors say the intersection has become increasingly dangerous as traffic and development on the corridor continue to rise.

Residents at Bradley Pointe told WTOC that leaving the subdivision feels risky every day, especially with children in the car.

A recent study shows the Highway 17 corridor recorded 3,621 crashes from 2018 to 2022, with overall and fatal crash rates two to three times higher than statewide averages for similar roadways.

“Leaving the neighborhood is frightening,” one resident said. “Sometimes I’m scared to even turn into the neighborhood.”

Many neighbors say traffic has surged as new homes are built, and that the subdivision’s single entry and exit on