This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota

Driving can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure as you navigate the open road.

Roads are the pathways to family reunions, they lead us to new destinations, and let us explore the beauty of our country.

However, it's important to remember that not all roads are created equal - some are notorious for their deadly reputation.

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TravelALot put out a list of the deadliest roads in each state based on the number of fatalities.

Interestingly, some of the highways and interstates that pass through or originate in Minnesota are deemed the deadliest in other states but are considerably safer up north.

Take US-65, for instance. This highway starts in Minnesota and winds its way down to Louisiana, passing through Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas.

While it's relatively calm in Minnesota, it's a different story in Arkansas, where US-65 sees an average of 14 fatalities per year.

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Another example is US-61, which also begins its journey in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana. However, in Mississippi, this route has claimed 120 lives in just 10 years.

Even I-94, a bustling interstate in Minnesota turns into a deadly stretch when it crosses into Wisconsin.

I-94 averages 13 fatalities per year in Wisconsin, with 132 deaths and 115 crashes recorded over a decade.

For a state with over 5 million people, Minnesota's roads have a relatively low death toll, but one stands out among the pack.

This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota

Highway 169 is a major north–south highway in Minnesota, connecting the Minnesota River valley with the Twin Cities and the Iron Range.

US-169 averages 7 fatalities annually in Minnesota - concerning, but not overwhelmingly alarming, according to travel.a.lot.com.

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