What is "cut-in-the-hill"

Cut-in-the-Hill is a stretch of highway in Covington, Kentucky signed as part of both Interstate 71 and Interstate 75. It is a steep descent into the valley of the Ohio River between Kyles Lane and the Brent Spence Bridge near Cincinnati, Ohio. The hill is known for its high number of automobile accidents. In 2006 the Cut-in-the-Hill averaged over seven times more accidents when compared to similar roadways in Kentucky.

At the Cut-in-the-Hill the northbound road takes a sharp left turn into a steep grade down to the Ohio River—about in . Accidents are usually attributed to a combination of speeding, curvy lanes, poor weather, longer stopping times for trucks traveling downhill, and traffic congestion.