Surprised? Indiana Ranks Third in Nation for Best Road Conditions

Would you be surprised to learn that Indiana has one of the best road conditions in America? Well, according to a recent study, it's true!

Indiana is known as "The Crossroads of America," mainly because the city of Indianapolis is the hub for several major Interstate highways that crisscross the state, connecting Hoosiers to the rest of the United States. Recently, the state of Indiana was named one of the best states in the entire country to drive in. While Indiana is full of roads that offer great scenery and make for a great Sunday drive, we also have a few sketchy roads throughout the state as well. Whether they are very narrow, curvy, crowded with other drivers, or just full of potholes, I'm sure we can all think of a few roads that we tend to try to avoid.

That being said, despite those sketchy roads, potholes, numerous roundabouts, and the construction we constantly see throughout the state, the "Crossroads of America" is home to some of the best roads in the United States, and it might come as quite a surprise to Hoosiers.

Indiana Ranks 3rd in the Nation for Road Quality

According to a new study from Construction Coverage, Indiana has some of the best road conditions in the United States. Researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation to evaluate the condition of roadways across the country. Indiana ranks third nationally, behind Wyoming and Kansas, for the best road conditions.

Now, if you are surprised by this, let's break down how Indiana landed this spot. According to the study, Indiana had only 4.1% of its major roadways in poor condition, 23.9% of major roadways in fair condition, and 72% in good condition. This is a good thing for Hoosiers. That being said, last year, the study found that Indiana had the best road conditions in the country, and this study was not the only one to come to that conclusion in 2025. You can read more on that by clicking here.

Indiana dropping two spots over the course of a year shouldn't be too alarming in the grand scheme, considering we are still one of the best states for road conditions. However, if the decline continues, it's certainly something to keep an eye on.

In any event, are you surprised by these findings? Personally, with the number of potholes, construction, and weird/dangerous intersections I have seen in the state, I thought Indiana would be much lower on this list. However, I am pleasantly surprised by the findings. It's nice to know that our roads aren't nearly as bad as some of the other states.