4 of the Deadliest Roads In America
Many of us may not have a choice in the matter, but the rest of us will want to stay far from driving down any of these highways by the end of this article.
While there can be any number of qualifiers to base this list on, a death count is usually the most poignant indicator of danger.
That being said, these are the worst offenders:
- Interstate 4 In Tampa, FL
The notoriously dangerous I-4 between Tampa and Daytona Beach is the deadliest in the nation according to many lists, with 1.2 deaths per mile for its 130-mile-long stretch. The deadliest city along this highway? Orlando, home to the most magical place on Earth. Go figure.
- Interstate 45 In Houston, TX
With .913 deaths per mile, this stretch of highway that runs between Galveston and Dallas accounted for 73 deaths in 2019, especially in the part that runs through Houston. There’s just something about the road there that leads to danger.
- U.S. 192 in Kissimmee, FL
Florida has the dubious distinction of having two of the most dangerous roads on this list, with .867 deaths per mile of highway and Kissimmee being the deadliest stop on this road. Imagine trying to insure your new sports car in those parts!
- Interstate 17 in Flagstaff, AZ
Phoenix, Arizona has the honor of being the deadliest city on the stretch of this Interstate death trap, with 103 people killed in the period of time from 2016-2019. Of all the deaths, 39 occurred in the most populated city along the road, that being Phoenix. The death rate for the whole 146-mile long highway is .707.
Unfortunately, many livelihoods depend on traversing these deathtraps on a regular basis, especially those of commercial truckers. So avoiding them may be all but impossible.
Though accidents aren’t foreseeable and we can’t control random acts on the part of other drivers, investing in safety equipment and tech definitely helps your odds of survival.
In the end, a sensor alert or camera view may be the only things separating you from life and death.
