Auto Insurance Louisville KY Serving Louisville for Over 35 years!
(502) 933-2255 | (800) 468-1215
  • Home
  • Get A Quote
    • Get A Quote
    • Auto Insurance Quote
    • Home Insurance Quote
    • Life Insurance Quote
    • Renters Insurance Quote
    • Commercial Auto Insurance Quote
    • Business Owners (BOP) Insurance Quote
    • Motorcycle Insurance Quote
    • Watercraft Insurance Quote
    • RV Insurance Quote
    • Long Term Care Insurance Quote
    • Flood Insurance Quote
    • Workers Compensation Insurance Quote
  • Personal
    • Auto Insurance
    • Home Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Motorcycle Insurance
  • Business
    • Commercial Vehicle Insurance
    • Business Owners Insurance
  • Customer Service
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Report a Claim
  • Resources
    • Our Companies
    • Insurance Glossary
    • Calculators
    • Free Reports
    • News Center
  • Blog
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Employee Directory
    • Testimonials
    • Leave a Review
    • Referral Program
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Map & Directions
    • Join Our Newsletter
Auto & Home
Insurance
Commercial
Insurance
Life
Insurance
Church
Insurance
Home > Blog > The Worst Roads in the U.S.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The Worst Roads in the U.S.

Across the country, cities, states, and local municipalities are responsible for the upkeep of their roads. With state budgets tightening, it can be difficult for states to determine whether or not to spend precious dollars repairing their roads or put the money elsewhere. Main Street released a study in 2011 evaluating the worst roads in the country. They included a number of factors in their evaluation, but did not include money spent on roads. Instead, they evaluated the percentage of each state’s roads deemed to be in “poor condition”, deficient or obsolete bridges, fatalities, and congestion on the roads. Each state was ranked on an indicator in order of worst to best.

Worst Roads In America1. Louisiana

The worst state on record as of 2011 was Louisiana. Louisiana is understandably behind the pack because of hurricane damage, evacuation damage, and reconstruction, but the state has consistently ranked high in fatalities on the roads. In addition to fatalities, the general condition of roads is dreaded by truckers.

2. North Carolina

The runner-up is North Carolina which places in the worst 20 for all of the factors measured and ranks in the top ten for deficient bridges and congestion. Perhaps one of the reasons for this is they place at nearly the bottom of the line for states receiving federal money from the highway fund.

3. Oklahoma

Oklahoma and the iconic Route 66 came into spot number three. This historic road has the third highest amount of poor condition mileage and struggles with a substantial fatally problem.

4. West Virginia

West Virginia came in at number four despite having very low levels of traffic congestion; it makes the top five because of disturbingly high fatalities and for the condition of its roads and bridges.

5. Arkansas

At No. 5 is Arkansas who received this honor because of its 10th-highest percentage of roads in poor condition and its fifth-highest level of road fatalities in 2009. While Arkansas is one of the states who spends the most money on their roads, it doesn’t seem to be improving much so far.

Using the same criteria to evaluate the worst roads, Main Street came up with the five best roads in the country as well. These states might give drivers a little more to smile about. The top five states include New Mexico at number one, followed by North Dakota, Kansas, Indiana, and Delaware.


By Matt Reynolds - Google+
Posted 2:28 PM

Tags: safety, stats, auto
Share |


No Comments


Post a Comment
Required
Required (Not Displayed)
Required


All comments are moderated and stripped of HTML.

NOTICE: This blog and website are made available by the publisher for educational and informational purposes only. It is not be used as a substitute for competent insurance, legal, or tax advice from a licensed professional in your state. By using this blog site you understand that there is no broker client relationship between you and the blog and website publisher.
Blog Archive
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010

  • personal(147)
  • home(77)
  • auto(70)
  • commercial(64)
  • save(51)
  • safety(46)
  • home insurance(46)
  • auto insurance(37)
  • family(34)
  • life(24)
  • discounts(24)
  • life insurance(22)
  • weather(17)
  • business owners insurance(17)
  • winter(14)
  • claims(12)
  • credit rating(10)
  • summer(9)
  • motorcycle insurance(9)
  • renters insurance(8)
  • independent agents(8)
  • motorcycle(8)
  • green(8)
  • teen drivers(8)
  • stats(7)
  • boat(7)
  • kentucky(7)
  • spring(7)
  • louisville(7)
  • myths(7)
  • commercial vehicle insurance(6)
  • fall(6)
  • boat insurance(6)
  • specialty insurance(5)
  • long term care insurance(5)
  • rv insurance(4)
  • flood insurance(4)
  • health(4)
  • health insurance(3)
  • travel insurance(2)
  • mobile home insurance(2)
  • rental car insurance(2)
  • news(2)
  • identity theft insurance(2)
  • church insurance(2)
  • moving insurance(2)
  • cell phone insurance(1)
  • umbrella insurance(1)
  • senior drivers(1)
  • workers compensation insurance(1)

View Mobile Version
 
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Hartford Insurance
  • Safeco Insurance
  • Travelers Insurance
  • Grange Insurance
  • Guide One Insurance
  • Kentucky National Insurance
  Connect With Us: Social Social Social Social Social
Icon
Site Links

Home
Get A Quote
Our Companies
Testimonials
About Us
Contact Us

Claude Reynolds Insurance Agency, Inc. BBB Business Review

Louisville Auto Insurance Review

Icon Visit Us

Claude Reynolds Insurance Agency Inc.
6801 Dixie Hwy Suite 232
Louisville, KY 40258
Phone: 502-933-2255
Fax: 502-933-5057
Map & Directions
Claude Reynolds Insurance Agency Inc. | 6801 Dixie Hwy Suite 232, Louisville, KY 40258 | 502-933-2255
Powered by Insurance Website Builder | Online Marketing by One Thing Marketing