These Are GA's Most Dangerous Highways, New Survey Says

Georgia has two of the most dangerous highways to drive in the U.S., according to a new study released Wednesday by iSelect.

The Australian-based insurance company said it used data from the federal database, Fatality Analysis Reporting System, to determine its rankings of the top 30.

Analysis included crashes by state, city and road over five years. More than 54,000 fatal national crashes were examined, and experts say they found highways in California and Florida were the most dangerous due to high traffic volumes, complex road networks and challenging driving conditions.

California has the most dangerous highway in the U.S., where there have been 368 crashes across five years on State Route 99, according to the study.

In Georgia, State Route 3 ranked 10th in the nation with 87 crashes, and State Route 1 ranked 16th with 80 crashes.

SR 1 travels through eastern Georgia, including Appling and Toombs counties, while SR 3 stretches through Doughtery, Mitchell and Dawson counties.

“Road safety isn’t defined by weather or road conditions alone; it ultimately depends on the behavior of drivers and staying alert to your surroundings and anticipating potential hazards, whether that’s pedestrians, other vehicles, poor visibility or changing road surfaces, is essential," Adrian Bennet, general manager of general insurance at iSelect said in a news release.

“Following speed limits, taking regular breaks on long journeys, and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles can make all the difference in preventing collisions, no matter whether you’re driving in the USA, Australia or the (United Kingdom). Of course, many risks on the road are unpredictable and beyond a driver’s control. Comprehensive car insurance provides essential protection in the event of a collision, which is especially important for those traveling in higher-risk areas.”

The top five most dangerous states to drive in, per iSelect, are: Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Wyoming and Louisiana.