I love how walkable Boston is. But in the short time I’ve been in the city so far, I’ve had more than a few close encounters with cars as a pedestrian. If you walk, bike, or primarily T-ride like me, you may have had similar experiences.

But of course, not all intersections are the same. Transportation reporter Shannon Larson and Scooty Nickerson of the data team joined forces to examine city data on traffic incidents to see which crossroads are the worst.

This is the same data, as Scooty previously learned, that the city used to determine where install more than 500 speed bumps.

So what did Shannon and Scooty find?

“While I wasn’t necessarily surprised, what surprised me most was our discovery that dozens of Boston’s most dangerous intersections are in areas that faced years of underinvestment stemming from discriminatory practices,” Shannon said.

The overall finding was that many of the worst intersections were not designed for the pedestrians who live and walk there, but for the cars that pass through them. Many were optimized to encourage higher speeds, experts told reporters.

In fact, Boston has had an average of about 1,900 serious or fatal crashes each year since 2015. So far this year, there have been 137 crashes involving pedestrians and eight fatalities, all but one at an intersection.

The main intersection with the most accidents is the infamous “Mass. and Cass” – Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, an area often associated with homeless encampments and open-air drug use. But that’s another story.

What we also know is that it is a huge and extensive intersection where many roads meet. Not to mention, there is usually a constant flow of traffic coming in and out of Boston Medical Center in that area. The data showed that 49 of the 124 accidents recorded there since 2015 involved pedestrians.

Want to know if you live near one of these intersections? (Unfortunately, I do.) Take a look at the interactive map and graph in history.

EAST MASS. The region was covered with forest fire smokeleading to worsening air quality, especially on the north coast. Nearly four dozen fires were reported across the state last weekend. The Globe’s interactive air quality map shows pollution levels across the country. (The Boston Globe)

JAMAICA PLAIN Two Boston police officers are accused of allegedly operating an illegal nightclub three years ago in a basement with hookahs, a DJ and bottle service. He was discovered when a fight and gunshots prompted a police response. (The Boston Globe)

BOSTON Where do Gen Zers get their election news? Media reporter Aidan Ryan asked young voters, and many pointed to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram as their main sources. (The Boston Globe)

IN THE NBA The jerseys of our favorite teams are also part of the game. This data visualization essay looks at the different jersey designs for each NBA team, including the beloved Celtics. The piece includes a Analysis of the change in “style”. (The pudding)

MASSACHUSETTS Could you pass this 10th grade standardized test? Passing it is currently a requirement for graduating from high school in Massachusetts, and it’s now on the ballot whether that requirement should be maintained. Take this practice quiz to see if you can pass. (The Boston Globe)

WARWICK, Rhode Island A Warwick Water Division employee is suing the city and the department, accusing his boss, Division Chief Terry DiPetrillo, of slapping him as part of a “Nazi prank.” This is not the first time DiPetrillo has been accused of assault or misconduct. (The Boston Globe)

NEW YORK Federal agencies have launched an “interagency operation” at the New York City jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated. Diddy’s lawyers have apparently noted “a litany of horrors” at the facility. (Associated Press)

BOSTON The T is showing off one of its new Green Line “supercars” in front of Boston City Hall today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can tour the interior and leave comments.. (Instagram)

Austin, Texas Elon Musk bought a 14,400-square-foot compound here for his growing family. The Tesla and X billionaire has at least 11 children (some other outlets say 12), and He is an advocate of increasing birth rates. (The New York Times)

ROME The Vatican has issued its first report on the global clergy sexual abuse crisis. The commission that issued the report, headed by Archdiocese of Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, called for greater transparency in the office investigating the matter. saying that secrecy is “retraumatizing for victims.” (The Boston Globe)

News from here and there in the electoral campaign:

The consequences of Puerto Rico: After a comedian at a Donald Trump rally in New York described Puerto Rico as “garbage,” Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Yesterday, as the controversy continued and the Trump campaign distanced itself from it, the musician released this video Celebrating the Puerto Rican people and culture. The title? “Trash.”

Endorsements: Gannett-owned USA Today is the latest major news outlet to say will not endorse a presidential candidate.

Tickets: Two urns were placed in Washington state and Oregon. damaged by fire. Investigators are still searching for the culprits, but evidence so far suggests the incidents were related. Ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, were protected by a fire suppression system, keeping most of the ballots intact. But hundreds of ballots were destroyed in the fire in Vancouver, Washington.

The polls have been the target of conspiracy theorists who say they are too susceptible to voter fraud, the Associated Press reported. As these incidents demonstrate, tensions are rising across the country as Election Day approaches.

The surveys: In Boston, the Globe’s multimedia team gathered a tracker that follows major national polls who seek to predict the winner in the presidential elections. Of course, polls are imperfect, but they can be useful tools for gauging voter sentiment.

So where are things in the presidential race?

Neither candidate has a clear lead as I write this Tuesday afternoon. The averages show Harris with a slight lead, but I hesitate to even write that, because this could change by the time you read on Wednesday morning.

Elsewhere in politics:

Former Donald Trump adviser and podcast host Steve Bannon has been released from federal prison. Bannon served four months in prison after being found guilty of contempt of Congress. He will reportedly return to his podcast. (CNN)

More than 200,000 subscribers left the Washington Post after the newspaper’s billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, blocked an endorsement from a presidential candidate. Several staff members have resigned. The cancellations represent about 8 percent of the paper’s paid circulation of about 2.5 million subscribers. (NPR)

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I’m a big fan of Halloween decorations, even if I never get around to making them myself. I’ve been wandering around town looking for the best decorations and I think I found my favorites in the South End. There are definitely other neighborhoods bringing their Halloween A-game, but the South End had the largest group of fabulous displays. This particular one was definitely among the best.

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Did I mention Halloween is my favorite? The photo shows one of the facilities in Boston’s Wicked Haunt Festwhich features four different haunted houses. You can get a pass that will allow you to visit just one of them, or a more expensive pass that will allow you to visit as many as you want. It definitely had a festive atmosphere, with games, drinking and food! (Pro tip: get the pretzel, skip the fried dough.)

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