Bringing accountability to New York's roads through data.

This is a live, interactive map of pothole reports sourced from Waze — the community-driven navigation app used by millions of drivers daily. Every marker on the map represents a real report from a real driver who encountered a road hazard.

The map covers all of New York State, from the streets of Manhattan to the highways of the Adirondacks. Reports are filterable by time range, so you can see what's happening right now or review the past week.

Right now, the only way to report a pothole on a New York State highway is to call 1-800-POTHOLE — a phone line that routes to voicemail. That's it. No website, no app, no digital form. In 2026, the state's pothole reporting infrastructure is a phone number.

The legislature knows this is a problem. Bills to require NYSDOT to create an electronic reporting system have been introduced repeatedly since at least 2017. Senate Bill S3882A actually passed the Senate in the 2021-22 session. The current version, S3134, was reintroduced in January 2025 by Senators Cooney and Harckham. None of these bills have become law.

Potholes damage vehicles, cause accidents, and disproportionately affect communities whose roads receive less maintenance. Yet without accessible data, it's easy to downplay the scope of the problem and ignore the areas that need attention most.

This project exists to fill that gap. By collecting and visualizing real driver reports in one place, we make it possible to see which roads are neglected, how conditions change over time, and where resources are needed most. Data creates accountability — when road conditions are visible and trackable, it's harder to look the other way.