States with the best and worst road quality, ranked
Potholes, cracks, and uneven road surfaces are a nuisance at best — and hazardous at worst. But some states have better road quality than others.
1. Kansas leads the nation in road quality, with Wichita ranking highest among major cities. Kansas holds the 3rd position in overall transportation rank and 5th in overall infrastructure rank.
2. Tennessee also boasts excellent road conditions, with Nashville being the top city in the state. The state secures the 14th spot in overall transportation rank and 17th in overall infrastructure rank.
3. Indiana's roads are in great shape, as evidenced by Indianapolis' high ranking. The state ranks 13th in transportation quality and 22nd in infrastructure quality.
4. Nebraska's roads are among the best, with Omaha being a standout city. Nebraska ranks 5th in transportation and 3rd in infrastructure.
5. Wyoming's roads, particularly in Jackson, perform well but fall short in the overall infrastructure ranking, placing the state at 36th. Wyoming ranks 6th in transportation quality and 36th in infrastructure quality.
6. Vermont's roads are in excellent condition, with Burlington leading the state. Vermont tops the list for transportation quality and ranks 14th in overall infrastructure.
7. North Dakota's roads, especially in Fargo, are of high quality. North Dakota holds the 7th position in transportation and infrastructure rankings.
8. New Jersey's roads in Atlantic City are well-maintained, placing the state at 15th in transportation quality and 12th in infrastructure quality.
9. Georgia's roads, particularly in Atlanta, are in good condition. Georgia ranks 18th in transportation and 20th in infrastructure.
10. Iowa's roads, in Des Moines, are of high quality. Iowa ranks 35th in transportation quality and 15th in infrastructure.
11. Oregon's roads, especially in Portland, are well-maintained. Oregon ranks 4th in transportation quality and 2nd in infrastructure.
12. Oklahoma's roads, particularly in Oklahoma City, are in good shape. Oklahoma ranks 19th in transportation quality and 19th in infrastructure.
13. Alabama's roads, particularly in Birmingham, are not as good as in other states. Alabama ranks 21st in transportation quality and 30th in infrastructure.
14. Kentucky's roads, in Louisville, are not among the best. Kentucky ranks 17th in transportation quality and 28th in infrastructure.
15. Minnesota's roads, particularly in Minneapolis, are well-maintained. Minnesota ranks 2nd in transportation quality and 9th in infrastructure.
16. South Dakota's roads, in Sioux Falls, are good but not exceptional. South Dakota ranks 26th in transportation quality and 6th in infrastructure.
17. North Carolina's roads, particularly in the Tail of the Dragon near the Tennessee and North Carolina border, are rated as some of the worst in the nation. North Carolina ranks last in both transportation quality and overall infrastructure quality.
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