The rash of incidents was attributed to steep grades on NY 336 that created a poor sight line for drivers heading east toward NY 96 .
By the mid-1960s , the NY 96 -- NY 336 intersection had become prone to frequent accidents , some of which were fatal .
The rash of incidents was attributed to steep grades on NY   that created a poor sight line for drivers heading east toward NY 96 .
By the mid-1960s , the NY 96 -- NY 336 intersection had become prone to frequent accidents , some of which were fatal .