accident-prone
adjective
ac·ci·dent-prone
ˈak-sə-dənt-ˌprōn 
-ˌdent-,
ˈaks-dənt-
1
: having a greater than average number of accidents
2
: having personality traits that predispose to accidents
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This is an accident-prone day, so pay attention because of the Full Moon energy.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Parents should be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.
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Georgia Nichols,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
The village also hopes for $6 million to improve safety at the accident-prone 94th Street and 159th Street intersection, $1 million to complete traffic signal optimization at 159th Street and LaGrange Road and to complete a traffic study of 159th Street from Will-Cook Road to Harlem Avenue.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Parents should be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.
—
Georgia Nichols,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
The village also hopes for $6 million to improve safety at the accident-prone 94th Street and 159th Street intersection, $1 million to complete traffic signal optimization at 159th Street and LaGrange Road and to complete a traffic study of 159th Street from Will-Cook Road to Harlem Avenue.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Accident-prone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accident-prone. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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