Survey: Indiana Among States With Best Roads

Indiana ranked significantly higher than neighboring states of Kentucky and Ohio.

(Undated) – A recent survey shows that Indiana is among the states with the best roads in America.

According to Consumer Affairs, Indiana ranks third in the nation for best roads.

The formula for determining the worst and best roads in America used weighted averages of scores based on the most recent available data from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Some of the key categories included fatalities, miles traveled, road roughness, and spending on road improvements.

Key stats for Indiana include:

  • Fatalities per 100 miles driven: 1.17
  • Rural Roughness Score (% poor): 2 percent
  • Urban Roughness Score (% poor): 6 percent
  • Yearly spend on improvements: $3.7 million
  • Total spend on road expenditures: $4.3 million

Neighboring states of Ohio and Kentucky ranked 30th and 36th, respectively for the states with the worst roads.

Learn more at https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/us-road-conditions.html.

More from Local News

Events

Scholarship Season Opens: RCCF Invites Students to Apply

In 2026, the RCCF awarded $150,231 in scholarships to deserving students from Ripley County.

Ripley Co. Health Department Confirms One Measles Case

Community members are encouraged to receive the MMR vaccine.

Switzerland County Golf Star Will Tee It Up at IU Southeast

Alexis Mangold has made her college choice after an incredible high school career.

East Central Lands on IBCA, ICGSA Polls to Start 2026-27 Season

The Lady Trojans have a ton of talent back from a team that won 21 games last season

OA's Hautman Receives Mental Attitude Award at State Championship

Ryan Hautman is a tremendous goalkeeper who also excels in the classroom

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Zach Top - Bad Luck

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 16:59
Glen Campbell Southern Nights 16:56
Blake Shelton I Lived It 16:52
Luke Combs and Eric Church Does To Me 16:49