Driving in the winter can be less than ideal, especially on our congested New Jersey roads.
Some of us are commuting on worse highways than others, are you one of the unlucky drivers?
A study was done by Gunther VW Daytona to find the worst roads to drive on in the winter. Factors that were considered by the thousands of respondents included reduced visibility, black ice, fewer hours of sunlight, and snowfall.
Of the 200 scariest places to drive in the country, five spots in the Garden State made the list.
The five most feared roads in New Jersey
Interstate 80
Running across northern New Jersey, I-80 is likely to be bombarded with severe winter weather. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility can make travel hazardous, particularly in areas with sharp, dangerous curves and plenty of traffic.
Garden State Parkway
Any day that I don’t have to travel the GSP is a good day in my book, even more so when there are extreme weather conditions. Winter storms can create particularly scary scenarios on bridges and overpasses where ice forms more rapidly.
Interstate 95
As a major north-south corridor, I-95 experiences heavy traffic year-round. During winter, the combination of high traffic volumes and winter weather increases the risk of accidents.
U.S. Route 1
There’s a deserving reason that this one is nicknamed “No Fun Route 1.”…