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Originally Posted by mdilthey
Is there a list of unsafe roads? Like a large database of highways that aren't bike-friendly, specifically for the northeast? Does anyone know which highways in MA, VT, NH, and ME are unsuitable?
There probably isn't a comprehensive list. One thing you can do it go to DOT websites for the state in question and look at traffic volume. I have seen recommendations based on those numbers. Low volume is considered less than 2,000 vehicles a day, moderate is ~5,000 vehicles a day. You have to use some common sense. I have seen roads with low traffic counts, but all the traffic was heavy trucks due to the location.

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