Hampton Roads is nationally known for having some of the worst traffic in the entire country. In 2013, Texas A&M University ranked Hampton Roads #20 in traffic congestion out of 101 major U.S. metropolitan areas. In 2011, The Daily Beast labeled Hampton Roads #16 in their “America’s 50 Worst Commutes” report. Of course, if you’re a local Hampton Roads resident, this isn’t news to you! Plenty of scientific traffic studies have been conducted in Hampton Roads, but we’d like to know straight from locals which spot seems the worst from your own daily commuting experience.
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization’s 2014 “System Performance and Mitigation Report” ranks the following as the top six most congested freeways in Hampton Roads. Vote below to tell us which one causes you the most stress on a daily basis!
Which of These Top 6 Traffic Spots is Most Stressful?
What If You’re Injured in an Auto Accident in These Areas?
Highly congested roadways like those listed here can increase the risk of auto accidents. We travel these roads every day, though most people don’t think about what they would do in an accident until they find themselves in one. To help you be prepared in case of an emergency, check out, “Do You REALLY Know What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident?” You can also call or text Rutter Mills anytime if you ever need our help. We are an experienced personal injury attorneys serving Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and all of Hampton Roads, plus Roanoke, Lynchburg and all of Southwest Virginia.
Hampton Roads Office: 757-622-5000
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