The season of classic American road trips We’re here to help you get the pedal to metal. Before you start, it’s important to remember that some drivers are a bit chaotic. And eSpatial Here’s a list of the states with the most chaotic roads.
In a statement to, eSpatial, a map company, said that driving conditions in the U.S. vary greatly from one state to another. Travel + Leisure. “Some states are well-maintained and have manageable congestion. Other states, however, can be frustrating or dangerous to road users.
The team at eSpatial analyzed data from government sources and real-time traffic insights to determine which states had the most chaotic roads. They measured each state based on five factors: the traffic congestion, derived via Numbeo’s Traffic Index; road satisfaction, derived from Bureau of Transportation Statistics; the number of Google searches for “pothole complaint”, the total road deaths per state and the speeding-related death traffic, both via the Department of Transport.
After analyzing the data, you will be able to name Rhode Island The most chaotic driving state. (As a Rhode Islander born and raised, I confirm that this statement is true.
Rhode Island may be the smallest U.S. state, but the results show that it is no less problematic than other states. “It was ranked the second-worst state for speeding fatalities, and the worst overall in terms of road quality. Only 62.76 % of roads were deemed acceptable. It also topped a list of complaints about potholes, indicating widespread frustration. “With narrow streets and an aging infrastructure in this small state, it is no wonder that driving can be a stressful experience.”
Second place goes to MassachusettsRhode Island’s neighbor.
“Massachusetts ranks No.1 for traffic congestion with a sky-high traffic index of 207.77—the worst in the country,” the findings stated. “When you add in 350 pothole complaints, low satisfaction with roads (73.95%), and sharp driving habits it is no wonder that Massachusetts takes second place.”
Hawaii, Maryland and Connecticut round out the top five.
Montana was voted the safest place to drive on the U.S. highways.
The findings stated that “Montana is perfect for road trips because it has sweeping landscapes and empty highways with no stress.” Montana is a place to enjoy the freedom of the open road, with only 208 fatal traffic accidents and 10 pothole searches over the last year. The traffic index is at a low score of 86.27 and 89 per cent of roads are rated as acceptable.