What is the deadliest highway in the country is in New England?

Interstate 95 – one of the nation's busiest and deadliest freeways – crosses Connecticut from the New York state line to the Rhode Island border. With almost 112 miles in Connecticut, I-95 is the site of many serious crashes, some of which are fatal.



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First, we found the deadliest single mile in the entire United States – a one-mile section of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This section of I-95 is the deadliest mile in the United States. From 2000 and 2019, 23 fatal crashes (and 24 deaths) occurred on this one-mile stretch of highway.

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Failure to wear a seatbelt is one of the leading causes of road crash death. Unrestrained drivers and passengers are 8 times more likely to be killed in a road crash. Drug driving is an increasing road safety problem.

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Out of all 50 states, Rhode Island has the worst roads in the United States, according to a new study by Construction Coverage. The study claims that more than 38.8% of roads in the Ocean State are in poor condition. Neighboring Massachusetts wasn't far behind at number four, with nearly 30% of roads in poor condition.

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North Yungas Road, Bolivia That this route from La Paz to Coroico is also known as the 'Road of Death' (or El Camino de la Muerte in Spanish) gives you some idea why it is included on our list of most dangerous roads. In fact, it has often been dubbed the most dangerous road in the world.

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North Yungas Road in Bolivia The North Yungas Road has earned the unofficial title of “most dangerous highway in the world.” This comes from a combination of its height, narrowness, and lack of guardrails. The route spans 50 miles or 80 kilometers, connecting Coroico and La Paz.

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With vehicles constantly transitioning on and off, there is an increased potential for collisions -- even if usually they are minor ones. My goal is to avoid ALL collisions. Other instructors suggest the left lane is safest, because there are fewer vehicles over there.

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The African region had the highest road traffic fatality rate, at 26.6, while the European region had the lowest rate, at 9.3.

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The nickname of “the most dangerous highway in the world” is not the only unofficial title for the North Yungas Road. It is also called the “Road of Death.” Until about 2006, 200 to 300 people would die on the road every year.

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With over 400 deaths since 1992, it remains one of the most dangerous highways in the US. However, the million-dollar views and abandoned mining towns make it worth the danger.

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