Researchers Map Out America’s Deadliest Roads

July 28, 2008

Would you be surprised to learn that nine people died last year on the highway you take to work everyday? Or would you be shocked to see that six teenagers died within five miles of your home in fatal car accidents? With the help of the interactive maps developed by University of Minnesota researchers, you can learn those facts and more by simply typing in your address.

Researchers in the Center for Excellence in Rural Safety (CERS) have mapped out every fatality in the nation with details on each death, so now you can see the "dead man’s curve" on your commute or the "devil’s triangle" in your backyard.

"When drivers type in their most common routes, they’re shocked how much blood is being shed on it," said Tom Horan, research director for CERS. "When it’s the route you or your loved ones use, the need to buckle up, slow down and avoid distractions and drinking suddenly becomes much more personal and urgent."

Researchers have mapped out every traffic fatality in the nation with details on each death. (Credit: Copyright saferoadmaps.org)

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