Two Deadliest Roads To Drive On in New York State

While there are plenty of roads throughout the Empire State that are treacherous to drive on, these two are the most dangerous.

New York State has thousands of miles of roads in multiple types of settings. From New York City and its cluttered streets to the winding roads cutting through and around the Adirondack mountains, you can find any road you want to drive on. Some, though, are dangerous.

Why they are dangerous also depends on the setting. In New York City, dangers pop up due to close quarters, aggressive driving, and sudden starts and stops. For other areas, it has to do with things like snowy conditions, poor lighting, and even wildlife. New York gets all four seasons of the year, and while snow is a concern, there are things like wet leaves. The state also has major interstates, like the I-90, where people travel at high speeds.

What makes some roads the most dangerous? While the conditions and locations can be debated, statistics can show a more reliable and objective answer. That's what we will examine here when determining the Two Deadliest Roads To Drive On in New York State.

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Money Geek puts together an annual study on the most dangerous roads in New York State. They base their findings on fatal accidents, fatal incidents (such as people being hit while walking on the road), crashes per mile, and the road's distance.

How we are classifying this data is based on Downstate vs. Upstate. Here we will give you the most dangerous road, according to Money Geek, for each area since both are very different. Besides, most of New York State divides itself into different regions because of the large amount of differences they have.

Two Deadliest Roads To Drive On in New York State

For Downstate, the Deadliest Roads To Drive On is in Brooklyn on 3rd Ave. between 7th St. and 52nd St.

Money Geek says a total of 16 people have died in this area.

For Upsate, or in this case, to be specific, Western New York, the deadliest road to drive on is in Rochester on Lake Ave. between Denise Rd. and Phelps Ave.

Money Geek says a total of 13 people have died in this area.

Want to see the full list? Visit MoneyGeek.com. 

Stats don't always tell the whole story, though. You may disagree with how they came up with their conclusions. What, in your opinion, is the deadliest road to drive on in New York State? Let me know: Pat@BUF.com

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