PENNSYLVANIA — A survey of more than 3,000 drivers identified four highway off-ramps in Pennsylvania as the most stressful, citing congestion, rapid traffic changes, and safety concerns, according to results released by personal injury law firm Regan Zambri Long.
The survey of 3,011 drivers ranked I-95 Exit 23 to Girard Avenue in Philadelphia as the most stressful off-ramp in the state.
Drivers reported that traffic approaching the Girard Avenue exit tightens quickly, with signals positioned near the end of the ramp and frequent turning movements causing vehicles to stack and slow abruptly.
The transition from highway speeds to local traffic occurs over a short distance, often requiring multiple speed adjustments before reaching the intersection.
The second-ranked location was the US-22 exit to Airport Road in Allentown, where drivers encounter slowing traffic as vehicles converge toward a commercial corridor with nearby intersections and turning traffic.
Survey respondents said the ramp frequently fills during higher traffic periods, forcing drivers to adjust speeds repeatedly as they approach local streets.
In Pittsburgh, I-376 Exit 71A to Grant Street ranked third, with drivers describing compressed traffic flow, closely spaced intersections, and short merge distances that require early braking and frequent speed changes.
The fourth-ranked off-ramp was I-83 Exit 45 to Paxton Street in Harrisburg, where steady daytime traffic and signalized intersections contribute to congestion and slower movement near the end of the ramp.
“These exits aren’t just frustrating — they’re where a lot of collisions happen,” said Patrick Regan of Regan Zambri Long. “When traffic compresses, and drivers are forced to react quickly, it increases the likelihood of rear-end crashes and sudden lane conflicts.”
The firm said off-ramps often present challenges due to short merge lanes, limited visibility, and sudden traffic pattern changes, which can contribute to risky driving behaviors.
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