Worst Car Wrecks

2. U.S. Interstate 70 in Utah

I-70 runs from Cove Fort, Utah across the country and ends near Baltimore, Md. While the majority of I-70 is well serviced, there are parts of it in the Utah desert that are largely desolate. For example, the stretch from Salina to Green River is a 107-mile drive that has absolutely no service stations. Both Salina and Green River have a highway patrol station, but if you end up in a car wreck somewhere between these two towns, it may be a long time before patrolmen are able to reach you - and that’s assuming your cell phone has reception and you’re able to call for help. If your car insurance policy includes roadside assistance, now might be a good time to use it.

3. Independence Pass, Colorado

This high-altitude mountain pass tops out at 12,100 feet and is centered between Leadville and Aspen. It can be a very dangerous drive because both sides of the pass are narrow with a number of big switchbacks. The western side has a few stretches that narrow down to a one-lane gravel road that makes pulling off to the shoulder almost impossible. The 58-mile drive offers no police stations or services. As with most mountain passes, falling rocks are a potential danger on this road.

4. Cross Bronx Interchange

Sure, you can call for help easily, but police and the tow truck might have a difficult time getting through the busy traffic. As an added bonus, you will get to enjoy all of the curious stares and rude hand gestures of the commuters crawling past.

There are numerous cities that can lay claim to rush hour honors, but the Cross Bronx interchange may take the cake. According to a recently released study by INRIX , a company that provides navigation and traffic information, New York has five of the top 10 worst highway interchanges in the country. Number one in the country is the Cross Bronx where traffic crawls along at an abysmal average of 11.3 miles an hour. In the vicinity of exit 4B, traffic backs up for 116 hours each week.