Crash Overview

Location Description

The crash location at the intersection of Guadalupe Street and Denson Drive sits where a major vehicular corridor intersects a residential/side-street zone in Austin. The built environment features a mix of local residences, an elementary school, and higher-volume traffic flow on the arterial. Given the time of day (early evening, dusk), the context of mixed uses, and the intersection geometry, the site presents multiple exposure and conflict factors for pedestrians and cyclists like Paul Wuersig. This makes the location a significant focus for crash-analysis, especially in evaluating bike/vehicle conflict dynamics, sight‐distance/visibility, turning movements, and pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure adequacy.

Why was this crash selected? 

• The location is situated in an area where multiple forms of arterial and residential traffic meet; this heightens the likelihood of dangerous collisions.
• Both roadways feature turn lanes and multiple entry/exit points into driveways. 
• The intersection is directly outside of Reilly Elementary School, which makes this location susceptible to crashes involving younger children and families. 

What additional information is available? 

• A redacted police report from the crash.
• Diagrams to assist you with visualizing and understanding the measurements of the crash location.
• A folder containing data from a speed study conducted at the collision site in