Wyoming’s Roads Are (Almost) Top-Tier in the US, New Report Shows

Turns out, driving around Wyoming isn’t just scenic — it’s smooth, too.

A new breakdown of federal highway data ranks Wyoming’s road conditions as the fourth best in the entire country, tying with Vermont at 94.9% of roads rated as “acceptable.” That means nearly 6,000 miles of the state’s 6,268-mile road network are in good shape.

The numbers come from Local Tire Guys, who dug into 2025 data from the Federal Highway Administration to figure out which states are doing the best (and worst) job at keeping their roads drivable.

Indiana took the top spot overall, with 97.4% of its roads in solid condition. Kansas and South Dakota landed in second and third, just edging out the Cowboy State.

Wyoming’s high score puts it well ahead of the national average and way above the states that landed on the other end of the list. Rhode Island, for example, came in dead last with just 55.3% of its roads in acceptable condition — yikes.

Here’s how the top five states stacked up for road quality:

• Indiana:4% acceptable
• Kansas:2%
• South Dakota:1%
• Wyoming (tie):9%
• Vermont (tie):9%

So next time you’re cruising down I-80 or rolling through the Wind River Range, you can thank Wyoming’s highway crews — your suspension certainly will.

The original story by Jerrad Anderson for County 10.