Americans love road trips. The U.S. has a massive and complex interstate highway system, making setting out on the open road a classic American pastime---but we all know there are roads in each state that are best to avoid.
Bad roads can be a headache, especially when it comes to time-sensitive holiday travel, and they can lead to expensive car repairs and more frequent collisions.
To determine which states have the worst (and best) roads, Consumer Affairs analyzed data from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and other government agencies. It also surveyed residents throughout the nation to get drivers’ perspectives on their state’s roads.
