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Main highway to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando named deadliest in the country

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Highway with green overhead signs pointing the way to Orlando’s top attractions—International Airport Sanford, Walt Disney World Celebration just half a mile ahead, and Universal Orlando nearby—guiding fans straight toward the magic and excitement.

I-4, the major highway stretching through Central Florida that connects Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, has been named the deadliest highway in the country according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to the data, there were 165 deaths on I-4 between 2011 and 2015. Orlando is home to the deadliest section of the 132-mile road, with 19 of those deaths occurring in the city.

A company known as Teletracnavman created an infographic detailing the unsettling statistics.
Map and chart highlighting the 25 most dangerous U.S. highways, ranked by fatalities per mile, featuring data on the riskiest routes guests travel to reach major theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.

Millions of people vacation in Orlando every year, visiting some of the most popular theme parks and attractions in the world, and I-4 is likely the road they travel to get to those attractions.

Hopefully, this data will lead to a drastic change in these statistics and I-4 will not be such a dangerous road to traverse in the future. Until then, please drive safely.

Source: Orlando Weekly

image credit: i4exitguide.com

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