{"id":372345,"date":"2017-06-07T14:54:35","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T19:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/dc-law\/most-dangerous-roadways-in-washington-dc.html"},"modified":"2024-08-08T15:49:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T20:49:33","slug":"most-dangerous-roadways-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/dc-law\/most-dangerous-roadways-in-washington-dc.html","title":{"rendered":"Most Dangerous Roadways in Washington, D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n
\n

Most Dangerous Roadways in Washington, D.C.<\/h1>\n
\n
\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

It’s no exaggeration to say that driving in Washington, D.C., is a health hazard. A 2024 study placed the District of Columbia<\/a> as the 13th worst city to drive in out of the 48 rated. Traffic-related fatalities have been on the rise in D.C.<\/a> over the past 10 years as well.<\/p>\r\n

The bottom line is that some of the most dangerous roads are in Washington, D.C. Many reasons contribute to the problem, including:<\/p>\r\n