These Amarillo Intersections Drive Locals Crazy Every Day

One of the most frustrating things about driving in Amarillo is the traffic. It feels like the number of drivers in Amarillo has doubled. The increase in drivers in the area means longer waits at intersections.

The busier the intersections are, the longer you sit waiting to get through a light or a 4-way stop. Sometimes you sit through two, maybe three, red lights. The longer you wait, the more frustrated you get. Remember, you are not alone, and the frustration is shared.

Amarillo doesn’t have the traffic load of bigger cities like Dallas, but it does have intersections that bring plenty of frustration. You might even call them the worst intersections in the city.

We asked you what the worst intersections were in Amarillo, and we've got the top 10.

Did the intersection that drives you up the wall make the list?

Common Traffic Issues Causing Delays at Amarillo Intersections

As drivers, we all find ourselves frustrated when it comes to annoying intersections. For some, the lights don't seem to sync up, and it causes bottlenecks and cars backed up farther than they should be.

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Other factors include inconsiderate drivers who aren’t paying attention or are playing on their phones, causing others not to make it through the light. If it's a 4-way stop, some don't know what order to go in.

Oh, and construction only amplifies the horrors at the intersection.

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What Amarillo Drivers Can and Cannot Control

Unfortunately, many of these things are out of a driver’s control, except for distractions and a lack of understanding about how to navigate a 4-way stop. The only thing you can do is to be patient or find another route around these nightmare intersections.