"It may come as a surprise that this road is the deadliest road in New York. However, this two-lane roadway is one of the most overcrowded highways in the state," The Ahearne Law Firm wrote about the Taconic. "Part of the reason why Taconic State Parkway is so dangerous is because of all its twists and turns. If you can avoid this road next time you head north from the city; you should."
During a three-year period, there were over 2,000 accidents on the Taconic, according to Only in Your State.
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The Milan Volunteer Fire Department out of Dutchess County recently shared photos to Facebook of speed bumps placed on the Taconic State Parkway.
Milan Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Milan Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
"Due to safety concerns for our members at incidents. We recently put into service portable speed bumps to aid in the slowing of traffic on our roads especially the Taconic State Parkway," the Milan Volunteer Fire Department wrote.
The portable speed bumps will only be placed when officials are responding to clear something from the highway.
"We kindly ask for your cooperation and patience while we work to clear what ever incident we maybe at so all our members return home safe," Milan Volunteer Fire Department added.
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