Complaining about Washington state roads is a popular subject, but we are not alone. It seems that everybody complains about their state roads from time to time. But do you really have something to complain about? It seems to me if bad roads are costing you money, then yes, you have a lot to complain about. There’s been some research done recently that will tell us exactly how much bad roads are costing us.
Americantrucks.com. Recently did some research on the personal cost of driving on bad roads.
According to americantrucks.com,
‘Every truck owner knows the feeling of hitting a pothole hard enough to rattle the cab. What many don’t realize is how much rough roads cost them each year through extra repairs, faster tire wear, increased fuel consumption, and vehicle depreciation.
To uncover where drivers face the biggest financial burden, American Trucks analyzed state-level vehicle operating cost data’
They also looked at pavement quality, Climate stress factors, and national infrastructure assessments to come up with these results.
What did they learn?
The average American driver loses about $725 a year in fuel costs, tire wear, additional repairs, and depreciation.
The top three states with the worst roads.
Missouri. The average driver in Missouri spends an extra $990.00 a year.
New Mexico. The average driver in New Mexico spends $1043 a year.
Mississippi. The average driver in Mississippi spends an extra $1062 per year.
Where does Washington State’s roads score?
Not well. Washington State comes in at #14 on the worst roads list. The average driver in Washington state spends an extra $835 per year.
Who has the best roads in the USA?
Kansas comes in #3 on that list. The average driver in Kansas spends about $288 extra a year.
Tennessee comes in at #2. The average driver in Tennessee spends an additional $276 a year.
Vermont comes in at #1. With the average driver’s spending an extra $253 a year.
Bad roads cost us money. As an interesting thought experiment, balance the potential cost of bad roads to your wallet, against the potential cost of higher taxes to fix those roads.
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