Interstate Road Conditions
Freeways are controlled-access highways, meaning that you must enter and exit them through interchanges, or slip roads and ramps that connect the freeway to other roads. Highways include interstates, expressways and toll roads, though there are slight distinctions between each of these types of roads.
Freeway Driving
As their names suggest, a toll road requires you to pay a toll to use it, while freeways are generally free. Interstates belong to a network of freeways across the United States that make up the Interstate Highway System. You don't really need to worry about the tiny distinctions between these types of roads. Just know that interstates are designed for high-speed traffic. They have higher speed limits than other roads, and they don’t have traffic signals or intersections where you’ll have to stop. For these reasons, interstates are great for traveling long distances quickly.
Interstates have fewer collisions than other types of roads. If you think about it, this makes sense, because there are fewer potential hazards on interstates. Often, traffic flowing in opposite directions on interstates are separated by a median strip. This eliminates the risk of a car crossing the center line and running head-on into your vehicle.
There also aren’t any pedestrians or slow-moving vehicles on interstates, so there are fewer vulnerable roadway users you have to watch out for. And, finally, there are no intersections on interstates, which are where collisions commonly occur.
That being said, there are still potential risks when you drive on the interstate, just as there are any time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle. It's important to be prepared in any driving situation. Checking the road conditions before starting your drive will help prepare you for possible hazardous weather conditions, road closures, and construction zones.
Here’s how to find the interstate road conditions in every state.
Alabama Road Conditions
The easiest way to see current road conditions in Alabama is by visiting the ALGO Traffic website.
Click here to view Alabama road condition updates.
Alaska Road Conditions
Alaska uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Alaska, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Alaska road conditions online.
Arizona Road Conditions
Alabama uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Alabama, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Alabama road conditions online.
Arkansas Road Conditions
Drivers in Arkansas can call 501-569-2000 to hear current road conditions. This number only works if you're calling within the state.
Click here to view Arkansas road conditions online.
California Road Conditions
California uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in California, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view California road conditions online. Simply select your region to get an updated road condition map in your area.
Colorado Road Conditions
Colorado uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Colorado, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Colorado road conditions online.
Connecticut Road Conditions
Drivers in Connecticut can call 800-443-6817 to hear current road conditions. This number only works if you're calling within the state.
Click here to view Connecticut road conditions online.
Delaware Road Conditions
Drivers in Delaware can call 800-652-5600 to hear current road conditions. This number only works if you're calling within the state.
Click here to view Delaware road conditions online.
Florida Road Conditions
Florida uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Florida, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Florida road conditions online.
Georgia Road Conditions
Georgia uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Georgia, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Georgia road conditions online.
Hawaii Road Conditions
Drivers in Hawaii can call 808-536-5666 to hear current road construction information.
Click here to view Hawaii road conditions online.
Idaho Road Conditions
Idaho uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Idaho, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Idaho road conditions online.
Illinois Road Conditions
Drivers in Illinois can call 800-452-4368 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Illinois road conditions online.
Indiana Road Conditions
Drivers in Indiana can call 800-261-ROAD (7623) to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Indiana road conditions online.
Iowa Road Conditions
Iowa uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Iowa, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Idaho road conditions online.
Kansas Road Conditions
Kansas uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Kansas, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Kansas road conditions online.
Kentucky Road Conditions
Kentucky uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Kentucky, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Kentucky road conditions online.
Louisiana Road Conditions
Louisiana uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Louisiana, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Louisiana road conditions online.
Maine Road Conditions
Maine uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Maine, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Maine road conditions online.
Maryland Road Conditions
Drivers in Maryland can call 800-543-2515 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Maryland road conditions online.
Massachusetts Road Conditions
Massachusetts uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Massachusetts, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Massachusetts road conditions online.
Michigan Road Conditions
Drivers in Michigan can call 800-381-8477 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Michigan road conditions online.
Minnesota Road Conditions
Minnesota uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Minnesota, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Minnesota road conditions online.
Mississippi Road Conditions
Drivers in Mississippi can call 601-359-7017 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Mississippi road conditions online.
Missouri Road Conditions
Missouri uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Missouri, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Missouri road conditions online.
Montana Road Conditions
Montana uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Montana, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Montana road conditions online.
Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Nebraska, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Nebraska road conditions online.
Nevada Road Conditions
Nevada uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Nevada, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Nevada road conditions online.
New Hampshire Road Conditions
New Hampshire uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in New Hampshire, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view New Hampshire road conditions online.
New Jersey Road Conditions
New Jersey uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in New Jersey, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view New Jersey road conditions online.
New Mexico Road Conditions
Drivers in New Mexico can call 800-432-4269 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view New Mexico road conditions online.
New York Road Conditions
New York uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in New York, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view New York road conditions online.
North Carolina Road Conditions
North Carolina uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in North Carolina, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view North Carolina road conditions online.
North Dakota Road Conditions
North Dakota uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in North Dakota, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view North Dakota road conditions online.
Ohio Road Conditions
Ohio uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Ohio, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Ohio road conditions online.
Oklahoma Road Conditions
Drivers in Oklahoma can call 888-425-2385 to hear current road conditions.
Click here to view Oklahoma road conditions online.
Oregon Road Conditions
Oregon uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Oregon, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Oregon road conditions online.
Pennsylvania Road Conditions
Pennsylvania uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Pennsylvania, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Pennsylvania road conditions online.
Rhode Island Road Conditions
Rhode Island uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Rhode Island, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Rhode Island road conditions online.
South Carolina Road Conditions
South Carolina uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in South Carolina, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view South Carolina road conditions online.
South Dakota Road Conditions
South Dakota uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in South Dakota, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view South Dakota road conditions online.
Tennessee Road Conditions
Tennessee uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Tennessee, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Tennessee road conditions online.
Texas Road Conditions
Texas uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Texas, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Texas road conditions online.
Utah Road Conditions
Utah uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Utah, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Utah road conditions online.
Vermont Road Conditions
Vermont uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Vermont, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Vermont road conditions online.
Virginia Road Conditions
Virginia uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Virginia, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Virginia road conditions online.
Washington Road Conditions
Washington uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Washington, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Washington road conditions online.
West Virginia Road Conditions
West Virginia uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in West Virginia, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view West Virginia road conditions online.
Wisconsin Road Conditions
Wisconsin uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Wisconsin, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Wisconsin road conditions online.
Wyoming Road Conditions
Wyoming uses the 511 information system to provide updates on road conditions. When you're in Wyoming, you can simply dial 5-1-1 to hear a recorded message providing updates on road conditions.
Click here to view Wyoming road conditions online.
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