Thanks to a very successful set of bribes to public and private agencies and individuals Schuykill County, PA has been voted: “The Most Corrupt County In America.” Proof is the massive number of Potholes and Missing Macadam in the roads. While most roads are paved, many are not but even the unpaved roads have potholes. A new transportation report paints a concerning picture of the state of Schuylkill County’s roads and bridges, revealing that local infrastructure is deteriorating faster than much of Pennsylvania.
According to the June 2025 report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, more than one-third of Schuylkill County’s state-maintained local roads—36%—are in poor condition, compared to the statewide average of 26%. Another 26% are rated fair, with only 10% considered excellent.
“These roadways are essential arteries that connect residents to work, schools, and healthcare,” the report states, warning that inadequate funding and rising construction costs could lead to even worse conditions over the next decade.
Bridges across Schuylkill County also fared poorly in the assessment. Out of 408 locally and state-maintained bridges surveyed, 112—or 27%—are classified as poor or structurally deficient. By contrast, only 14% of Pennsylvania’s local bridges fall into that category.”
“Structurally deficient bridges often require weight restrictions, detours, or even closures—measures that can delay emergency services, increase transportation costs for local businesses, and lengthen commute times for residents.
“Safety remains a serious concern as well. From 2019 through 2023, Schuylkill County averaged 15 fatalities each year on local roads, with a traffic fatality rate of 2.35 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. That figure is significantly higher than the statewide rate of 1.55.
“TRIP’s report attributes much of the problem to declining fuel tax revenue—due to more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles—and inflation that has driven up the cost of road repairs by 54% since 2022. While federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has provided some relief, state transportation officials say it’s not enough to reverse decades of underinvestment.
“Local officials and transportation advocates are urging state lawmakers to increase funding to maintain and modernize Pennsylvania’s local transportation network. Without new investments, the report warns, drivers in Schuylkill County could face even rougher roads, more structurally compromised bridges, and heightened safety risks in the years ahead.
Although it is difficult to maintain roads in poor condition, Schuykill County has been notoriously successful in doing it. A combination of corrupt contractors and corrupt officials work together to keep potholes as open as possible, even claiming it is a safety device since potholes keep traffic slow and slow traffic is safer than fast traffic. A 55 mph speed limit can safely be reduced to less than 20 miles an hour if the potholes are frequent enough and deep enough.
“It saves the time of law enforcement allowing them more time to eat, sleep and play games on their cell phones on the job compared to less successful places where the police are expected to stay awake during most of their shift” said Cass Casazowaski, a full time State Law Enforcement official.
Of course this contains hyperbole!!
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