Dangerous Roads in Florida That You Should Avoid
Driving is something that we all take for granted in the 21st century, as we need to get from A to B efficiently and cheaply. However, in recent times the number of car crashes has increased, leaving many people wary to travel on roads that, statistically, have a high accident rate. The majority of car crashes are caused by driver impairment due to drink or drugs, and the prevalence of reckless driving and speeding is on the rise throughout Florida. In order to keep you and your loved ones safe, we are going to take a look at the most dangerous roads in Florida so that you can avoid them if at all possible.
If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, then read on to find out more.
Florida Turnpike
Formerly known as the Ronal Reagon turnpike, the Florida turnpike runs through 11 counties starting in Miami and ending in Orlando, and given it links two of the most important cities in the state, it is a road that many people travel on. It is a toll road, so in theory, there should be less traffic and it should be safer than normal roads, but sadly this isn’t the case. Many people use it to travel when on vacation and this means that there are many speeding and reckless drivers itching to get to their destination, and at the same time, it can often be gridlocked especially around the holiday season. So, if you want to decrease the chances of having an accident, then travel on it early in the morning.
I-4
The I-4 is an interstate route that runs east to west from Daytona to Tampa and is the busiest road in the entire nation, especially given the fact that it also connects with Orlando, a prime tourist destination. It is one of the deadliest highways in Florida and even has one area known as the ‘dead zone’ which is the halfway point between Orlando and Daytona. It is also considered to be haunted as it passes over many gravesites and this increases many people's reticence to use it, and they can often become spooked when they do. There are, on average, 1.4 fatalities per mile per year, so if you want to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, then avoid it when you can.
I-75
Interstate 75 runs for some 470 miles and extends from Miami to the state of Georgia, and although not as dangerous as I-4 it still experiences 47 fatal crashes per 100 miles per year. The road is often congested which means impatient drivers speeding, trying to get to their destination ahead of time, and some within the department of transport feel that the road could fail unless urgent measures are brought into place to curb the number of accidents. This route is definitely one to avoid.
I-10
The I-10 runs across 8 states in the south of the US from Floria to California. The reason it is so dangerous is that there is a lack of central barriers, meaning that oncoming traffic can often collide with traffic on the other side of the road. Unless your journey is essential it is better to find another route on the stretch of this highway in southern Florida.
I-95
Interstate 95 runs along the Atlantic coast and as such passes through a variety of different weather conditions which makes the road particularly treacherous. The most dangerous parts are found in Miami County, indeed in 3 years, there were over 10,000 vehicle accidents recorded which included many serious injuries and plenty of fatalities. “Lane drivers” are responsible for the majority of the accidents which effectively means these drivers are trying to take a shortcut through the highway straight through the middle of the express lane poles. Given the nature of the reckless drivers on this particular road, it is no surprise that it is one of the most dangerous roads in Florida. If you are a tourist intending to see the sights of the Atlantic coast, bear this in mind as you don’t want to be the next unwanted statistic.
As we have learned there are several roads to avoid in Florida, some being interstate and others solely within the state. The I-4 has the highest number of fatalities and the I-10 lacks a central reservation to keep the lanes apart. The Florida turnpike is especially dangerous in the holiday season and the I-75 is always congested, so if you want to have the safest trip possible, then avoid these roads at all costs.