Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County tops America’s most dangerous highways with 80 fatal crashes over three years, according to an analysis of federal data. The route connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas handles heavy tourist and freight traffic through desert conditions. California appears three times in the top ten deadliest highways, with I-10 in Riverside County ranking third at 54 deaths and I-5 in San Diego placing eighth with 42 fatalities. Arizona’s I-10 in Maricopa County ranks second with 57 fatal crashes, while Illinois’ I-94 in Cook County takes fourth place with 52 deaths. Despite advanced vehicle safety features, nearly 43,000 Americans died in traffic collisions in 2022, with speeding accounting for roughly one-third of deaths. (Story URL)
