Metro launches aggressive enforcement at Las Vegas’s 12 deadliest intersections
Department-wide initiative aims to reduce traffic deaths below 125 for 2025
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has identified and is now targeting the valley’s 12 most dangerous intersections with intensive enforcement efforts, as traffic fatalities continue to mount with 108 deaths recorded so far this year in Metro’s jurisdiction.
The initiative, which began in August, pulls officers from their regular assignments to focus on these deadly corridors where fatal and life-threatening crashes have repeatedly occurred over the past three years. Lieutenant Cody Fulwiler of LVMPD’s Traffic Bureau emphasized the human cost behind these statistics.
“Those are family members. Those are people. It’s not just a number,” Fulwiler shared during a recent department briefing, his words carrying extra weight following the December 2024 death of Officer Colton Pulsipher, killed by a drunk driver who had passed through two of the targeted intersections before the fatal crash.
The deadly dozen intersections
Metro analysts have identified these 12 intersections as the most dangerous in their coverage area:
- Charleston Boulevard & Decatur Boulevard
- Flamingo Road & Rainbow Boulevard
- Charleston Boulevard & Hualapai Way
- Blue Diamond Road & Arville Street
- Tropicana Avenue & Decatur Boulevard
- Flamingo Road & Arville Street
- Boulder Highway between Sahara Avenue & Karen Avenue
- Flamingo Road & Pecos Road
- Flamingo Road & Maryland Parkway
- Las Vegas Boulevard & Cheyenne Avenue
- Washington Avenue & Nellis Boulevard
- Las Vegas Boulevard & Cashman Center
Four of these dangerous crossings involve Flamingo Road, highlighting that major thoroughfare as particularly treacherous for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Comprehensive enforcement strategy
The enforcement plan mirrors Metro’s successful holiday DUI blitz operations, which have achieved zero fatalities during targeted periods. Officers from both patrol and investigative bureaus are being deployed multiple days per week across various shifts, focusing on the three primary factors in deadly crashes: speeding, failure to yield right of way, and impairment.
“We’re going to be out there actually making contact, stopping people and writing citations,” Fulwiler explained. The department-wide approach represents a significant commitment of resources, with Sheriff Kevin McMahill setting an ambitious goal of keeping 2025 fatalities below 125—down from 159 deaths in 2024.
Engineering improvements complement enforcement
Beyond increased police presence, local officials have implemented infrastructure changes to address dangerous road conditions. Clark County has installed fencing along the median of Boulder Highway to prevent jaywalking, while the City of Las Vegas has widened roads in the Medical District to improve traffic flow and safety.
These physical improvements work in tandem with enforcement efforts to create a multi-pronged approach to reducing fatalities.
Personal stakes drive urgency
For Lieutenant Fulwiler, the mission has become deeply personal following Officer Pulsipher’s death. The fallen officer had been working to prevent drunk driving incidents when he was killed by an impaired driver heading home to his wife and children.
“It definitely lasts with me and will forever,” Fulwiler revealed, questioning whether stopping the drunk driver at one of these intersections could have prevented the tragedy.
Critical months ahead
With the holiday season approaching—traditionally the deadliest time on valley roads due to parties and increased alcohol consumption—Metro’s timing for this initiative is strategic. The department hopes to maintain momentum from successful enforcement efforts during Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends.
Recent data shows some promise: a Labor Day DUI blitz resulted in 50 arrests, demonstrating the potential impact of concentrated enforcement efforts. However, with fatalities already at 108 through early September, reaching the goal of 125 or fewer deaths for the year will require sustained effort and community cooperation.
Drivers are urged to slow down, yield properly, and never drive impaired—simple actions that could mean the difference between life and death at these dangerous intersections.
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Category: Local News
Subcategory: Public Safety
Date: 09/3/2025
