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.
CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.
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.
US Route 50This entire 3,000 mile route is dubbed “America's Loneliest Road.” Route 50's path cuts across the corner of Utah, passing by the Canyonlands National Park, the Arches National Park and through the vast emptiness of the Great Salt Lake Desert.
The answer to the trivia question of which is the loneliest road in the United States: James W.Dalton Highway, which spans 414 miles between Fairbanks and Deadhorse in Alaska. An interactive map allows exploration of the loneliest road in all 50 states.
California is home to the nation's worst roads, according to new data from Teletrac Navman. Some 71% of the roads in the San Francisco-Oakland area, 64% of those in San Jose, and 57% of roads in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area are rated poor. Those are the worst road ratings of any other urban areas in country.
Our Nation's Roadway Safety CrisisAlmost 95% of people who die using our Nation's transportation networks are killed on our streets, roads, and highways, and this threat to our safety is getting worse. Read the National Roadway Safety Strategy to learn about what U.S. DOT is doing to address this crisis.
Interstate 15 – Hesperia to Cajun JunctionInterstate 15 has consistently held the unfortunate distinction of being one of the most perilous stretches in California, frequently appearing at the top of the list of deadliest roads in the United States.