Texas Ranks Seventh Nationally For Poor Road Conditions And Tire Damage Risk
DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Texas drivers are navigating some of the nation’s roughest roads, with the state ranking seventh nationally for poor road conditions and tire damage risk in a new 50-state study by Priority Tire.
The study identifies 1,854 miles of Texas highways in poor condition. That includes 1,600 miles with severe roughness, 176 miles with excessive cracking and 78 miles experiencing significant pavement rutting.
The ranking places Texas behind California, New York, Oregon, Louisiana, Illinois and Washington. Louisiana ranks fourth nationally, while Florida comes in at 10th.
The findings put a spotlight on the road conditions facing drivers across a state where long commutes and extended highway travel are part of everyday life. Pavement roughness, cracking and rutting can contribute to vehicle wear and increase the risk of tire damage.
Texas’ ranking also highlights a regional concern. Louisiana’s reported road damage risk is 69% higher than Texas’, according to the study.
The rankings are based on the study’s selected pavement-condition measurements and should not be interpreted as a rating of every road in each state. Still, the findings offer another snapshot of the infrastructure challenges facing motorists.
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