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Are older drivers really the problem?

Whether they're actively being constructed or covered in ice, North Dakotans have a complicated relationship with roads and the laws surrounding them.

(Bismarck, ND) -- A recent study shows poorly designed roads are a major factor when it comes to deadly car crashes in North Dakota. The study was conducted by Dismuke Law, and places North Dakota at number three out of ten on a list of states where road design plays a significant role in fatal wrecks. These issues include a lack of proper labeling and road construction. In

When one thinks of road factors that cause crashes, especially in North Dakota, the first thing that tends to come to mind is harsh weather -- and while icy roads and freezing temperatures can indeed cause problems, there is another threat that can lead to fatal accidents any time of year: poorly-maintained roads. A lack of proper construction, obscred markings, and inadequate signage can lead to disaster when drivers are not prepared for unexpected situations... and as a new study shows, this is especially problematic in the Peace Garden State.

A study of more than 100 fatal accidents in the U.S. every year where inadequate road design is a related factor shows Arkansas is the worst state for