America’s Most Loathed Highways
The below ranking show the top 100 most loathed roads to drive on across America, based on a survey of 3,000 drivers.
| Ranking | State | Interstate/Freeway/Highway |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Alabama | I-65: Particularly around Birmingham, this interstate often experiences congestion and has been the subject of various improvement projects over the years. |
| 7 | Delaware | DE-1: Particularly around Dover and beach-bound routes during the summer, this road can see significant delays. |
| 8 | New York | I-87 (New York State Thruway): Especially around New York City and Albany, traffic jams can be frequent. |
| 9 | Illinois | I-90/I-94 (Dan Ryan & Kennedy Expressways): These adjoining interstates in Chicago are infamous for heavy traffic and frequent delays. |
| 10 | New Jersey | Garden State Parkway: During summer weekends, the sections leading to and from the Jersey Shore can be heavily congested. |
| 11 | Connecticut | I-95: This interstate, especially the stretch through the southwestern part of the state (like around Stamford and Bridgeport), is notorious for traffic congestion. |
| 12 | Florida | I-95: Especially in the Miami area, this interstate can be heavily congested. |
| 13 | Mississippi | I-10: Near the Gulf Coast and Biloxi, this interstate can experience delays, especially during peak travel seasons. |
| 14 | Georgia | I-85: Particularly within the Atlanta metro area, it's often a source of traffic complaints. |
| 15 | Illinois | I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway): Particularly around Chicago, this interstate is known for its consistent traffic jams. |
| 16 | North Carolina | I-40: Particularly around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, this interstate can be congested. |
| 17 | Rhode Island | I-195: Connecting Providence to the Massachusetts South Coast, this interstate can be busy at peak times. |
| 18 | Arkansas | I-40: Stretching across the state, particular segments of this interstate, such as those approaching West Memphis, have been known for traffic backups. |
| 19 | Ohio | I-75: Particularly around Cincinnati and Toledo, this interstate often experiences congestion. |
| 20 | Virginia | I-66: Connecting D.C. to western Virginia, this highway often sees congestion, especially during commuting hours. |
| 21 | Louisiana | I-210: The Lake Charles loop can be a source of traffic complaints, particularly with accidents or construction. |
| 22 | Alaska | Glenn Highway: This highway, especially around Anchorage, has a history of traffic congestion and accidents, exacerbated during certain times of the year due to weather conditions. |
| 23 | New York | I-95: Particularly in the Bronx and Westchester County, this interstate often faces congestion. |
| 24 | New Hampshire | I-95: The seacoast area near Portsmouth can experience increased traffic, especially during tourist season. |
| 25 | New Jersey | I-80: Particularly near the New York border and through urban areas, traffic jams are common. |
| 26 | Connecticut | I-84: Around Hartford, this road can be especially congested, especially during rush hours. |
| 27 | Maine | I-95: Particularly during the summer tourist season, certain stretches of this interstate (like near Bangor) can see increased traffic and congestion. |
| 28 | Nevada | I-15: Particularly in the Las Vegas area, this interstate often faces congestion. |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | I-95: Particularly in the Philadelphia area, this interstate faces heavy traffic. |
| 30 | Arkansas | I-30: Especially around Little Rock, this interstate has been a hotspot for traffic congestion. |
| 31 | Washington | I-5: Especially around Seattle and Tacoma, this interstate often experiences heavy traffic. |
| 32 | New York | Long Island Expressway (I-495): Known for its regular congestion, especially during rush hours. |
| 33 | North Carolina | I-85: Around the Charlotte and Greensboro areas, this highway often sees heavy traffic. |
| 34 | Florida | US-1: Running through the Florida Keys, it can become quite congested, especially during peak tourist season. |
| 35 | Massachusetts | I-93: Especially in and around Boston, this interstate often sees traffic jams. |
| 36 | Arizona | I-17: Particularly the portion between Phoenix and Flagstaff, this interstate is often busy and can be prone to slowdowns and accidents. |
| 37 | Kansas | I-35: The stretch running through the Kansas City metropolitan area often sees traffic delays. |
| 38 | Idaho | I-84: Especially around Boise, this interstate can see its share of traffic, particularly during rush hours. |
| 39 | Colorado | I-25: Especially around Denver, this interstate often sees heavy traffic, congestion, and roadwork-related delays. |
| 40 | Maryland | I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Particularly around Baltimore, this loop can see significant congestion. |
| 41 | Rhode Island | I-95: The stretch that runs through Providence often sees congestion, especially during rush hours. |
| 42 | Nebraska | I-80: Especially around Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska's most populous cities, this interstate can experience traffic issues. |
| 43 | New Jersey | I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike): Especially around the Newark and northern sections, this interstate is well-known for its heavy traffic. |
| 44 | Georgia | I-285: This loop around Atlanta is infamous for its traffic jams and frequent accidents. |
| 45 | Florida | I-4: This interstate, particularly through Orlando, is known for its heavy traffic and frequent accidents. |
| 46 | Ohio | I-71: Connecting Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, this interstate sees its share of traffic, especially near these urban centers. |
| 47 | Alaska | Seward Highway: Particularly scenic but also notably dangerous, this highway has seen its share of accidents, and parts of it can become treacherous in bad weather. |
| 48 | Maine | US-1: The coastal route can become busy during peak tourist months. |
| 49 | Michigan | I-75: Particularly around Detroit and Flint, this interstate can be busy and prone to backups. |
| 50 | Virginia | I-95: Particularly around Richmond and the northern Virginia/DC area, this interstate is known for its traffic jams. |
| 51 | Hawaii | H-1 Freeway: This freeway, especially around Honolulu, is known for its rush hour congestion. |
| 52 | Tennessee | I-24: Especially in the Chattanooga and Nashville areas, this highway can be congested. |
| 53 | Missouri | I-70: Particularly between Kansas City and St. Louis, this interstate often has traffic issues. |
| 54 | South Carolina | I-85: The stretch near Greenville can be prone to traffic, especially during rush hours. |
| 55 | New Mexico | I-40: Also around Albuquerque, this highway often experiences traffic issues. |
| 56 | Texas | I-45: The stretch between Houston and Dallas often sees heavy traffic. |
| 57 | Delaware | I-95: The stretch that runs through Delaware, especially near Wilmington, often experiences congestion. |
| 58 | Indiana | I-65: Especially the parts near Indianapolis and northwest Indiana near Chicago, this interstate can be congested and prone to delays. |
| 59 | Illinois | I-55: Especially the stretch around Chicago, it can become quite congested during peak hours. |
| 60 | Michigan | I-94: Especially around Detroit and Ann Arbor, this highway often experiences traffic congestion. |
| 61 | Kentucky | I-75: Near Lexington and Cincinnati, this road can see congestion, especially during rush hours. |
| 62 | Texas | I-610: The loop around Houston is known for its regular congestion. |
| 63 | Wyoming | I-80: Due to weather conditions in winter, certain parts of this interstate can become treacherous, leading to slowdowns and closures. |
| 64 | Utah | I-80: The stretch near Salt Lake City can also be busy, especially during peak travel times. |
| 65 | Washington | I-405: This interstate around the eastern side of the Seattle metropolitan area is notorious for its regular congestion. |
| 66 | Ohio | I-70: Especially around Columbus, this road can become quite congested. |
| 67 | Missouri | I-64/US-40: Especially around St. Louis, this road can be a source of traffic complaints. |
| 68 | Iowa | I-80: Particularly around Des Moines, this interstate can see congestion and delays. |
| 69 | Pennsylvania | I-376: Around Pittsburgh, this highway can be congested, especially during peak hours. |
| 70 | Maryland | I-495 (Capital Beltway): Encircling Washington, D.C., the Maryland portion of this interstate is well-known for its heavy traffic, especially during rush hours. |
| 71 | North Carolina | I-77: Especially around Charlotte, this road can be a major source of traffic complaints. |
| 72 | West Virginia | I-77: Especially where it intersects with I-64, this interstate can face congestion. |
| 73 | Alabama | US-280: The stretch through Birmingham is often lamented for its congestion, especially during rush hours. |
| 74 | Kentucky | I-64: Particularly around Louisville, this interstate often experiences heavy traffic. |
| 75 | Michigan | I-96: Around the Grand Rapids and Detroit areas, this interstate sees regular traffic issues. |
| 76 | Oregon | US-26: Connecting Portland to the coast and other parts of the state, this highway often sees congestion, especially during peak times and weekends. |
| 77 | Maryland | I-270: Connecting D.C. to Frederick, this highway is frequently congested, particularly during commuting hours. |
| 78 | Indiana | I-465: This loop around Indianapolis sees its share of traffic, especially during rush hours. |
| 79 | Wisconsin | I-94: Particularly around Milwaukee, this interstate often sees traffic jams. |
| 80 | Utah | I-15: Particularly around Salt Lake City, this interstate often faces congestion, especially during rush hours. |
| 81 | Texas | I-35: Especially around Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, this interstate is infamous for its traffic. |
| 82 | Montana | US-93: This major north-south route, especially near tourist areas like Kalispell and Missoula, can have increased traffic during peak seasons. |
| 83 | South Carolina | I-26: Especially around Charleston and Columbia, this interstate often experiences congestion. |
| 84 | South Dakota | I-29: Especially in the Sioux Falls area, this highway can have its busy moments. |
| 85 | Wisconsin | I-43: Especially in the Milwaukee area, this highway can be congested during peak times. |
| 86 | Arizona | I-10: This interstate, especially the stretch through Phoenix, is known for its heavy traffic and frequent rush hour congestion. |
| 87 | Iowa | I-35: Especially near where it intersects with I-80, this road can experience traffic issues. |
| 88 | Tennessee | I-40: Particularly around Nashville and Memphis, this interstate is known for traffic jams. |
| 89 | Minnesota | I-35W: In Minneapolis, this branch of I-35 is frequently congested, especially during peak traffic times. |
| 90 | North Dakota | I-94: Particularly around Fargo and Bismarck, this interstate can experience increased traffic during peak times. |
| 91 | Wyoming | US-191: Particularly during tourist seasons around areas like Jackson, this route can see increased traffic. |
| 92 | Vermont | US-7: This north-south route can see increased traffic during peak seasons, especially near tourist areas. |
| 93 | Nevada | US-95: Also in the Las Vegas region, this highway can become quite busy. |
| 94 | Louisiana | I-10: Especially in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, this interstate is notorious for its traffic jams. |
| 95 | Oregon | I-5: Especially around Portland, this interstate is notorious for its traffic jams. |
| 96 | Oklahoma | I-35: Particularly around Oklahoma City, this interstate often faces congestion. |
| 97 | Hawaii | H-2 Freeway: Linking Honolulu with central Oahu, this highway can also be quite busy, particularly during rush hours. |
| 98 | Kansas | I-70: Especially near and through Kansas City, this interstate can become quite congested. |
| 99 | New Hampshire | I-93: Especially around Manchester and Concord, this interstate can have traffic congestion, particularly during peak times. |
| 100 | Minnesota | I-94: Particularly in the Twin Cities area, this interstate often experiences congestion, especially during rush hours. |
