According to data from the Barcelona City Council, this black spot concentrates the highest number of accidents with injuries, often caused by drivers failing to comply with the mandatory left turn. Local resident Eloy Ovejas warns that it is common to see vehicles accelerate and continue straight, risking collision with those who are turning.
“"Passing this traffic light is risking your life, because a confusing mess forms there."
This figure of 18 accidents with injuries in 2025 placed the junction above 21 other high-risk sections in the Catalan capital. The Amics de la Gran Via association proposes deploying permanent Guàrdia Urbana presence or installing a speed camera to regulate traffic, as the council has not specified concrete measures.
Residents and local businesses confirm the danger. Ricardo López, a local kiosk owner, claims to have witnessed “30 or 40 crashes” in one year, including a car that overturned. Another resident, Juan Pascual, corroborates the frequency: “From home I hear ‘bang!’, and again... It usually happens once a week.”
The core issue lies in the confusing signage on the upper side of the avenue, where the first lane mandates a left turn and the middle lane offers an option. Juan Pascual believes that “It is very poorly signposted,” causing drivers to realize the mandatory maneuver too late, increasing the risk of collision.
