A Turn To Tara investigation found that the Hudson Valley, which has some of the state's worst roads, has used only a fraction of funding set aside to fix them so far this year.

In Ramapo alone, 97 people have been struck by vehicles this year while walking or biking – two of them have died.

Last year was even worse. A total of 153 people were struck, and three people were killed.

New data obtained by the Turn To Tara team points to what may be one of the roadblocks. The state Department of Transportation set aside $195 million for Region 8 repairs, which covers seven Hudson Valley counties. But only $14 million has been awarded this year. This equates to 7% - the lowest utilization rate in New York state.

Assemblyman Matt Slater says the need is clear and the region is falling behind. By comparison, Long Island's Region 10 has seen 38% of its funding put to use during the same time period – a five-fold difference that leaves some of New York's most dangerous roads waiting for work.

"We all know the Hudson Valley plays amongst the highest property taxes in the country," says Slater. "But yet, we are also home to the worst-rated roads in the state of New York. That doesn't jive. So there's a disconnect someplace. Someone is messing something up somewhere."

The Turn To Tara team reached out to the DOT, and a spokesman disputed that the Hudson Valley is lagging.

The DOT released the following statement:

"Contrary to assertions stating otherwise, during the past three state fiscal years (SFY 22/23 through 24/25), NYSDOT’s Region 8 (Hudson Valley) has delivered 102% of its planned capital investment. With a record $34.3 billion five-year capital plan, the New York State Department of Transportation is investing more in infrastructure projects across the state than at any other time in its history and is committed to delivering all the projects outlined in the Capital Plan as quickly as possible. The Department expects to initiate all the projects programmed for the Hudson Valley Region in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 by the end of the state fiscal year. Any assertion that NYSDOT is not committed to delivering these projects or will re-direct funds to other regions is misguided and inaccurate."

If you live near a state road in need of repair, Tara wants to hear from you.