The Deadliest 10-Mile Stretch Of Highway In Minnesota
Some roads are just more dangerous than others. Heavier traffic is a common cause of accidents and most of the deadliest stretches of highway across the United States are in metro areas. Which stretch of highway is the deadliest in Minnesota?
World Population Review recently ranked the deadliest highways and 10-mile stretch of roads in every state. In Minnesota, the deadliest road isn't the same as the deadliest 10-mile stretch.
Deadliest Road In Minnesota
Highway 169 is the deadliest highway in Minnesota. From the years 2000-2019, an average of 7 fatalities happened on U.S. 169. The highway stretches from the southern border of Minnesota and goes as far North as Lake Vermilion, nearly all the way across the state.
Fortunately, Minnesota's deadliest roads have relatively low fatalities compared to other states. Florida's Highway U.S. 1 has an average of 108 fatalities each year.
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Deadliest 10-Mile Stretch Of Highway In Minnesota
The deadliest 10-mile stretch in Minnesota isn't on Highway 169. The stretch is near Minneapolis on Interstate 94. The stretch starts at I-94 at exit 229 W Broadway Avenue.
The stretch of highway continues through Minneapolis and goes east to Snelling Avenue. From 2000-2019 there were 40 crashes that caused 45 fatalities. That's over 2 fatalities per year for the stretch.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a long-term plan to rethink I-94. They are seeking public input on improvements and sharing survey results this winter.
Take care when driving through the Twin Cities Metro area, especially with winter weather coming.
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