"A prominent river crossing near the nation's capital that routinely becomes clogged during peak periods — images depict cars packed on it during rush hour. The surrounding city has some of the worst traffic in the country, with average commutes exceeding 33 minutes and typical weekday congestion lasting over 6.5 hours, though driving there is relatively safe with fewer than six fatal crashes per 100,000 residents." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines