It's one of the longest and most vital roadways in Wisconsin, but over the years it's gained a reputation not just as one of the most deadly roads in the state but also one of the most deadly in all of America.

It's hard to travel anywhere in eastern Wisconsin without including at least part of this highway in your travels. According to a recent ranking by The Zebra, it's the 10th most dangerous road in America.

If you've driven this Wisconsin highway ever, you know there are parts of it that appear completely innocent and safe.

CTC via YouTube
CTC via YouTube
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The problem with U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin is that it averages over 7 fatalities every 100 miles. That's a tragic amount of lives lost. Here are headlines from just the past few weeks involving US-41 in Wisconsin:

Wikipedia shows how US-41 traverses across the entire state of Wisconsin and is a vital transportation portal.

Infographic, Wikipedia
Infographic, Wikipedia
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The fact that it's such an important travel path through Wisconsin makes the number of fatalities even more troubling. There's no easy answer on how to make US-41 any less notorious for accidents and loss of life than it currently is.

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