Massachusetts drivers overwhelmingly agree on one thing: certain commutes are exceptionally frustrating.
Frustrating Routes Identified
A new poll conducted by personal injury law firm Munley Law surveyed more than 3,000 workers across the U.S. To identify roads that consistently cause driver frustration due to congestion, bottlenecks, aggressive driving, or unpredictable delays. The firm states the survey utilized a nationally representative panel balanced across demographic and workforce factors.
Within Massachusetts, the Zakim Bridge/I-93 North in Boston was identified as the most frustrating drive, followed by the Southeast Expressway, and I-95/Route 128 in Waltham. The Zakim Bridge/I-93 North also ranked as the No. 7 most dreaded commute nationally.
Boston joins cities like New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia as metropolitan areas repeatedly appearing in the rankings. The report also highlighted I-95 as a significant source of stress throughout New England, with drivers in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine also citing stretches of the interstate as particularly aggravating.
The study suggests a broader issue in New England: many roads were constructed for a different era, and dense urban layouts limit opportunities to expand highways or alleviate bottlenecks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What roads in Massachusetts were identified as the most frustrating?
The Zakim Bridge/I-93 North in Boston ranked first, followed by the Southeast Expressway, and I-95/Route 128 in Waltham.
How many workers were polled for this study?
Munley Law polled more than 3,000 workers across the U.S.
Which other cities had repeatedly frustrating commutes?
Boston was listed alongside New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.
Given these findings, what changes, if any, do you think would most improve the commuting experience in Massachusetts?
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