A new study has ranked I-35 as one of the scariest roads to drive in the winter, particularly in Texas. The study highlights the dangers posed by icy conditions and low visibility on the sprawling highway, which has seen numerous accidents and fatalities.
I-35 is a scary road in the best conditions, says a new study. Add snow and it can create a driver's worst nightmare.
The study, conducted by Gunther VW Daytona, surveyed 3,000 respondents spread across all 50 states. Five roads in Texas were named the most feared in the winter, with I-35 being the worst of them. Of the five, three run through Dallas. The other Dallas-area routes listed are Interstate 45, connecting Dallas and Houston, and Interstate 20, which offers a path between Dallas and Forth Worth.
The organization had tips for faring well in the winter weather. First and foremost is to simply slow down. Perhaps that's hard to do in the state that has theGenerally, proceed with caution — brake slow, steer smoothly and accelerate gradually. Check your tires; it’s unlikely Dallas will ever require heavy-duty snow tires, or tread chains, but keep your pressure up to increase traction. Remove all snow from your vehicle before driving, and watch for black ice.
In 2021, following 36 uninterrupted hours of below-freezing temperatures, a 133 vehicle pile-up on I-35 West, on the Fort Worth portion, caused the death of six people. The accident was a result ofand revealed a lack of proper monitoring of the highway. This year, Fort Worth spent days salting roadways ahead of a winter storm.
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