By Ryan Belmore

Published September 18, 2025 at 1:45PM

A heat map shows the concentration of near-miss incidents reported in Alexandria between January 2024 and July 2025, with darker areas indicating higher incident density. (Image via NoVA FSS)

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.

A heat map shows the concentration of near-miss incidents reported in Alexandria between January 2024 and July 2025, with darker areas indicating higher incident density. (Image via NoVA FSS)

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.

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