The Most Dangerous Roads In Minnesota And How To Stay Safe

Most Minnesotans do this every day and don't think twice about it. If you said driving, you would be correct. How many times do we leave home to head to work or run an errand and not think much about it? A recent study concluded the most dangerous roads in Minnesota and the most dangerous road runs through the heart of Central Minnesota.

How Dangerous Are Minnesota's Roads?

iSelect recently conducted a study nationwide of fatal crashes to determine the most dangerous roads in the United States. According to their data, over the last five years, Minnesota has recorded 1941 fatal crashes, with most of those crashes happening in Hennepin County. Minnesota has historically ranked anywhere from the bottom third, meaning it is among the safest, to the middle of the states with the most dangerous roads.

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The top 5 most dangerous states to drive in based on the iSelect data were:

Mississippi
Texas
Tennessee
Wyoming
Louisiana

What Roads Are The Most Dangerous In Minnesota?

According to the data from iSelect, here are the top-10 most dangerous roads over the last 5 years.

10. US Highway 71 - 22 total fatal crashes

9. Minnesota State Highway 210 - 22 total fatal crashes

8. Minnesota State Highway 23 - 23 total fatal crashes

7. Interstate 90 - 23 total fatal crashes

6. US Highway 61 - 25 fatal crashes

5. US Highway 10 - 30 fatal crashes

4. Minnesota State Highway 65 - 31 fatal crashes

3. Interstate 35 - 39 fatal crashes

2. Interstate 94 - 45 fatal crashes

1. US Highway 169 - 61 fatal crashes

Why Is Highway 169 So Dangerous?

Highway 169 is the most dangerous road in Minnesota, according to data from the last five years. Some of the reasons it is so deadly include poor sightlines due to inadequate infrastructure, speeding, and weather that affects road conditions.

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