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Statistics About The Most Dangerous Highway In America
The most dangerous highway in America, Interstate 4 in Florida, had an average of 1.41 fatalities per mile in 2015, making it the deadliest highway according to a study by the Auto Insurance Center.
In this post, we take a deep dive into the harrowing statistics surrounding some of the most treacherous highways in America. From the infamous US Highway 93, known as “The Staggeringly Deadly,” to the isolated and hazardous James Dalton Highway in Alaska, these roads have seen a high number of fatal accidents over the years. Join us as we explore the data and shed light on the dangers faced by travelers on these deadly routes.
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"US Highway 93 aka “The Staggeringly Deadly” is the most dangerous highway in America."
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"Between 2010 to 2016, US Highway 93 had 90 fatal crashes."
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"There were 70.6 fatal crashes per 100 miles on US-93 between 2010-2016."
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"Arizona’s section of US-93 has the most fatal crashes, with 70 fatal accidents occurring from 2010-2016."
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"The approximately 200-mile stretch of US 93 that cuts north to south through Nevada has historically been one of the state’s most lethal roadways."
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"I-10 in Texas had 585 fatal accidents from 2013-2015."
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"Interstate 4, which runs through Florida, was declared the most dangerous route in the country, with 165 fatalities in 2016."
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"The James Dalton Highway in Alaska, made famous by the reality show Ice Road Truckers, is considered one of the most dangerous highways in America due to its isolation and harsh weather conditions."
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"The I-285 loop around Atlanta was ranked the 4th deadliest highway in America with 0.6 fatal accidents per mile."
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"North Dakota’s U.S. Route 2 is the 7th most dangerous highway in America with 0.7 deaths per mile."
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"There were 713 deaths on Texas’s US-83 from 2010-2016, making it the 3rd most dangerous highway in America."
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"US-1 is the deadliest highway in Maine, with 11 fatal crashes per 100 miles."
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"In Mississippi, US-61 is the most dangerous highway, with a fatal accident rate of 2.58 per 10,000 residents."
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"According to statistics from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Interstate 75 is the 9th deadliest highway in America, with 0.7 fatalities per mile."
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"There were 277 deaths on Mississippi’s US-45 from 2010-2016, making it the 10th most dangerous highway in America."
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"Every year, 300 people die on the 550-mile stretch of Highway 550 in Colorado, making it one of the most life-threatening highways in America."
Jannik Lindner
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