I-70 (Interstate 70) is Missouri’s most vital transportation corridor, connecting the state’s two key cities and transporting more rural daily traffic than any other road. The 260 miles of I-70 across Missouri have been a driver of economic development and prosperity, being one of the busiest and most important routes for commercial operators and commuters in the region.
How unsafe is Interstate 70?
The Missouri part of I-70 is around 250 miles long and runs from Kansas City to St. Louis, covering the whole state. These two cities account for the majority of accidents and fatalities on the Missouri I-70.
I-70 is known across the country for being one of the most dangerous freeways in the U.S., with 112 fatalities in 2014. It is regularly rated as one of the most dangerous highways for commercial and private vehicles in the states it passes through. Read More →