Every state has things that they are known for: food, destinations, people, and now driving habits! We all know the basics of what makes a bad driver-cutting people off, carelessness, speeding, etc-but now it’s time to see if you live in a state full of bad drivers.
Here are the ten best and worst drivers by state, based on statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These statistics are ranked in categories like Fatalities Rate per 100 Million Miles Traveled and Drunk Driving. Some of these might surprise you:
We are going to start off with the good news first. The following is the best-ranked drives by state:
51: Minnesota: – Best ranked
50: Iowa
49: New Hampshire
48: Alaska
47: Connecticut
Now, it’s time to move on to the worst-ranked drivers by state.
5: Delaware
4: North Dakota
3: Texas
2: South Carolina (Tied with Montana)
1: Montana (Tied with South Carolina) – Worst Rated
Can you guess where my home state of Missouri ranks? #10! Come on, Missouri, we need to get our driving act together. While where your state ranks may not seem like a big deal, insurance companies use statistics like these to determine risks and premiums. So, the next time you feel the urge to cut someone off or glue your pedal to the floor (we’ve all been there) remember that you contribute to your entire state’s insurance rate! Drive safe!
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