One Hole, a Dozen Drivers: Why Slow Pothole Response Costs Everyone
A single untreated pothole on Route 99 in Lincoln, Rhode Island damaged around a dozen vehicles in one stretch. The cost of a slow response never stays on the pavement.
From the Road
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Read the facts →- $26.5B
- Estimated yearly cost to U.S. motorists of driving on roads in poor condition.
- 1 in 3
- Share of urban roads rated in poor or mediocre condition by national assessments.
- $600
- Typical out-of-pocket repair bill after a single serious pothole strike.
