Most people who drive in a big city are used to encountering potholes on the road. And while they can simply be annoying, they can also be pretty dangerous and costly. In fact, the AAA reports that U.S. drivers spend nearly $3 billion a year fixing damage caused by potholes.
But there’s no doubt potholes are a bigger problem in some areas of the country than others, and a new report reveals which states and cities have it the worst, and you may be surprised by which ones they are.
- A new report by QuoteWizard reveals the states and cities with the worst pothole problems based on pothole-related search complaints going back to 2004.
- Washington State is the state with the worst pothole problem, followed by Indiana and Michigan.
Top 5 States with the Worst Pothole Problems
- Washington
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- Ohio
When it comes to cities, Yakima, Washington has the worst pothole problems, with two other Washington cities landing in the Top 5.
Top 5 States with the Worst Pothole Problems
- Yakima, Washington
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Spokane, Washington
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Seattle, Washington
Source: Yahoo Finance
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