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Ever since motor vehicles became popular in the 20th century, car-related accidents have continued to exist as well. This is especially true for the US, which has over 300 million vehicles and is among the countries that produce the most cars in the world. In 2023 alone, an estimated 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. But which state has the worst drivers? To find out, Forbes compared all the states, including looking at different types of dangerous driving behavior.
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Total score out of 100: 48.00
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.36
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.36
Total score out of 100: 48.81 (tie)
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.42
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.27
Total score out of 100: 48.81 (tie)
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.70
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.37
Total score out of 100: 49.78
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.22
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.72
Total score out of 100: 51.78
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.35
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.60
Total score out of 100: 52.43
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.37
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.78
Total score out of 100: 53.34
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.26
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.14
Total score out of 100: 54.05
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.75
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.24
Total score out of 100: 54.69
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.69
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.57
Total score out of 100: 55.18
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 1.03
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.32
Total score out of 100: 55.66
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.56
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.56
Total score out of 100: 60.46
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.91
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.30
Total score out of 100: 60.52
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.60
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.43
Total score out of 100: 61.00
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.28
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.49
Total score out of 100: 61.17
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.82
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.21
Total score out of 100: 62.94
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.34
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.62
Total score out of 100: 65.21
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.36
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.44
Total score out of 100: 67.80
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.34
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.75
Total score out of 100: 67.96
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.51
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.44
Total score out of 100: 69.47
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 1.08
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.36
Total score out of 100: 71.14
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.64
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.43
Total score out of 100: 71.68
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 1.03
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.57
Total score out of 100: 76.38
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.53
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.75
Total score out of 100: 78.10
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 2.52
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.71
Total score out of 100: 78.86
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.69
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.44
Total score out of 100: 78.96
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.93
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.74
Total score out of 100: 80.53
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.70
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.52
Total score out of 100: 84.79
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 1.28
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.42
Total score out of 100: 89.32
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 0.90
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 0.66
Total score out of 100: 100.00
Number of fatal crashes per 100,000 drivers:
- Involving a drowsy driver: 1.35
- Involving a driver who was driving the wrong way: 1.53
Sources: (Forbes)
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Ever since motor vehicles became popular in the 20th century, car-related accidents have continued to exist as well. This is especially true for the US, which has over 300 million vehicles and is among the countries that produce the most cars in the world. In 2023 alone, an estimated 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. But which state has the worst drivers? To find out, Forbes compared all the states, including looking at different types of dangerous driving behavior.
Curious? Click on to see where your state landed in the ranking.