El Paso drivers, what would you say if I told you that our city is home to one of the most DEADLIEST highways in the U.S.?! Because apparently that statement is true.
A nationwide analysis of 129,825 fatal crashes found that state highways account for the largest share of deadly accidents, and Texas is very much part of that story.
Over a five-year period, Texas recorded 18,728 fatal crashes, with state highways responsible for 30% of them which is more than interstates (22%). U.S. highways and local streets each accounted for 24%. Nationwide, state highways make up an even larger slice, responsible for 42% of all fatal crashes in the U.S.
So where are the biggest danger zones in Texas?
According to the analysis, I-10 tops the list with 432 fatal crashes, followed by I-20 (353), I-35 (346), I-45 (264), and US-59 (186). Other high-risk roadways include I-30, US-287, US-84, State Route 6, and US-90…