CAA’s Worst Roads may sound like a list with no winners, but we all benefit because it gets results.

Created 21 years ago, the campaign calls out roads in major need of repair to spark action. The list helps Canadians stay safe by getting the word out to government officials who can drive positive change. And it works.

After York Road took the top Western Region spot in the 2023 campaign, the city of Guelph announced a reconstruction program to update York Road’s underground infrastructure and better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The multiphase project is expected to be completed by 2026.

CAA research shows that 65 percent of Members feel that not enough is being done to maintain roads. It can be dangerous for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to swerve to avoid potholes or slow down to navigate bumpy spots. Bad roads are also rough on the budget. A full 82 percent of CAA Members surveyed say they pay out of pocket for vehicle damage caused by poor roads, with $852 being the average cost of repair.

Ontario’s Top 10 Worst Roads in 2024:

1. 1. Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton
2. 2. Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto
3. 3. Barton St. E., Hamilton
4. 4. County Rd. 49, Prince Edward County
5. 5. Hurontario St., Mississauga
6. 6. Bloor St. W., Toronto
7. 7. Cedar St. N., Uxbridge
8. 8. Finch Ave. W., Toronto
9. 9. Lake Shore Blvd. E., Toronto
10. 10. Laclie St., Orillia

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When the public speaks up, roads get repaired. Thanks for voting and keep an eye out for positive changes on the roads that made the 2024 list.

Visit caasco.com/worstroads for all the regional lists and for more information.

CAA conducted an online survey with 2,753 CAA SCO Members from January 12 to 19, 2024. Based on the sample size and the confidence level (95 percent), the margin of error for this study was +/- 2 per cent.