States with the worst drivers, ranked – Forbes Advisor study

Fatal accidents are on the rise nationwide. In 2021, more than 39,500 fatal car crashes occurred on U.S. roads, a 10% increase from 2020

In some states, dangerous driving behavior tends to be more common, putting you at greater risk when you get behind the wheel. So, which states have the worst drivers? 

To find out, Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across six key metrics.

Key Findings: 

• Texas tops the list of states with the worst drivers, while Washington, D.C., is home to the best drivers in the nation. 
• Five of the top 10 states with the worst drivers are in the South, including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky and South Carolina. 
• Seven of the top 10 states with the best drivers are in the East Coast area, including Washington, D.C., Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. 
• Montana is home to the highest number of drunk drivers involved in fatal car accidents (19.01 per 100,000 licensed drivers).
• New Mexico reports the highest number of fatal car accidents involving a distracted driver (9.54 accidents per 100,000 licensed drivers). 

Find the full report, including the methodology and infographics, here.

Source: Forbes Advisor

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