Driving in Pennsylvania can be, at best, challenging. We’ve all run into the tailgaters, the drivers who slow down in the fast lane, and those who have seemingly forgotten how to use a turn signal. Some roads are more dangerous than others, but one has earned the sobering title of the most dangerous road in Pennsylvania.

Interstate I-80 is the most dangerous road in Pennsylvania, a new study by Car Insurance Comparison found.
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Using information from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the company’s study identified the most dangerous roads in all 50 states.
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The highway travels 311 miles across the state, from the Shenango Township near the Ohio state line to the New Jersey state line.
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With an average of 11.5 deaths a year, I-80 came in as Pennsylvania’s most dangerous road.
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The number of traffic fatalities in 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) found, tallied 1,179.
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A number of factors contribute to the danger of I-80, a popular highway with tractor-trailers. The busy highway is plagued with a number of hazards, including potholes and sharp curves.
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Because portions of I-80 travel through the mountains, drivers often deal with poor visibility. Weather, including fog and icy conditions, also contributes to crashes.
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Don't forget to take your GPS when you're traveling.
I-80 isn’t just the most dangerous road in Pennsylvania. It also earned a nod as the most dangerous road in several other states, too, including Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.
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To keep up-to-date with all that’s going on on Pennsylvania’s roads, visit the official website of PennDot.

Have you driven on what’s been called the most dangerous road in Pennsylvania? What do you think makes it so dangerous? Let us know in the comments! Next time you’re in the mood for a leisurely drive, set off on one of these country roads in Pennsylvania.

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