People drive every day, but motorists who must travel the most dangerous roads here in our state face enhanced risks of getting into auto accidents.
But when considering some of the dangerous roads here in Kentucky, what makes them so lethal to drivers? Consider some of the following aspects that contribute to the designation of dangerous roads.
Lots of twists and turns
That can apply to many of the roads in Kentucky. If you find yourself on a twisting road or highway, decrease speed to accommodate road conditions and hazards. You can also plot trips that avoid some of the most dangerous routes.
Dense, high-speed traffic
The more traffic a road gets, the higher the risk of collisions with other vehicles sharing the road. By avoiding certain highways at peak times, drivers can reduce their risk of getting into a wreck with other motorists.
Steep drop-offs
This is another common risk factor for many Kentuckians on narrow mountain ridge roads. There just is nowhere safe to pull over in emergencies, heightening the risk of crashes on these Appalachian highways.
Potholes
These can range from slight depressions in the surface of a highway to suspension-damaging craters that can destroy tires and wheel alignment. Accidents are common on pothole-ridden roads, and over 3 million motorists experience damage annually from striking potholes in the roads.
Other negligent drivers
You can be the safest driver in the world and still face dangers on the roads because you are only as safe as the other drivers in proximity to you. Their negligence can cause you injuries, losses and other damages for which they may be both civilly and criminally liable.