As a driver in Maryland, awareness of which roads are the most dangerous and have the most fatal accidents is very beneficial.
The top 10 most dangerous roads in the state of Maryland are as follows:
- Indian Head Highway
This 20 mile stretch through Prince George’s County, often referred to as the “highway of death,” has been the site of many accidents. Since 2007, 91 people have died on this road, many of which due to speeding. - Interstate I-95
This is the busiest interstate in the state of Maryland, it sees a very high volume of traffic. In 2019, it was the deadliest highway in the United States with 284 deaths. - Landover Road
Heavy, daily traffic leads to around 60 crashes yearly. The largest hotpot for accidents on this road is at Lottsford Road. - Jones Falls Expressway on I-83
Near Northern Parkway and West Cold Spring Lane is especially prone to accidents due to speeding, multiple lanes merging, and complex merging patterns. - Ocean City Expressway (MD 90)
As the primary route to Ocean City, MD 90 is very dangerous during peak tourist seasons. The sudden stops and heavy traffic in this area are the main contributors to its high accident rate. - Interstate 97 (I-97)
Despite being less than 18 miles long, there is a fatality rate of .79 per mile. The fatality rate makes it one of the most dangerous roads in Maryland. - US Route 301
US 301 has a significant number of fatalities per year due to heavy traffic and poorly constructed roads. In 2022, there were 209 traffic deaths. - Maryland State Route 4 (MD 4)
MD 4 is frequently the site of serious accidents due to speeding and heavy traffic volumes. - Suitland Parkway
This is a 9 mile stretch from Washington D.C. into Maryland. Due to the heavy daily traffic it is the site of many accidents each year, especially in Prince Goerge’s County. - US Route 1
This very heavily traveled road in 2015 and 2017 was tied with US 301 for the second highest number of car fatalities.
These roads are particularly dangerous due to a variety of factors which include high traffic volume, poor road design, speeding, and frequent construction.
If you or a loved one were the victim of an accident within the last three years, that deemed another driver at-fault, you may be entitled to compensation. To discuss your case for call Psoras and Psoras Law firm today.