Roads In CA Among Worst In The Nation: Ranking

CALIFORNIA — California has some of the worst roads in the nation, according to a recent ranking.

The Golden State was listed 46th in the ranking by personal injury attorneys Munley Law.

To determine the ranking, the law firm analyzed Bureau of Transportation data on acceptable road miles in each state from 2011 to 2020 and calculated the average rate of acceptable quality.

In California, an average of 59.65 percent of roads were acceptable, according to the ranking. The state was listed between Hawaii, which came in 47th with 59.27 percent, and Massachusetts, which was 45th with 63.47 percent.

New Jersey had the worst roads, with 50.71 percent, the ranking said.

A Munley Law spokesperson noted harsh weather and heavy traffic were among potential contributing factors to deteriorating roads.

“Overall, the study shows the disparity in road quality across different states and highlights the significance of states that may need ongoing investment in infrastructure, as bumpy and uneven driving conditions can impact safety and travel efficiency,” the spokesperson said.

The states with the best roads were Idaho with 94.78 percent, Georgia with 94.5 percent and Tennessee with 94.17 percent, according to the ranking.