NYC in Top 20 Worst Drivers List
Allstate published their annual “Best Drivers Report” this week and New York City was nowhere to be seen. No, instead, NYC was on the other list, the worst drivers. Fortunately, we didn’t make it into the top ten, but instead were listed at number 20.
Each year, the insurance giant publishes this report, ranking cities for how often their drivers are involved in accidents. According to the report, the national average says the average driver will have an auto accident every 10 years. In NYC, the average driver is 41.1% more likely than the national average to be involved in an accident.
Topping the list was Washington D.C., where drivers are 112.1% more likely to be involved in an accident than the typical driver in the U.S. Baltimore, MD., Providence, RI., Hialeah, FL., and Glendale, CA. rounded out the top five areas with the worst drivers.
On the other end of the spectrum, Sioux Falls, South Dakota was listed as having the safest drivers of all, with them facing an accident every 13.8 years. This is the fifth time the small city has been at the top of the list.
Allstate says that small town drivers are usually seen as safer because they don’t have as many risk factors present. “Different levels and types o traffic, nose and activity, as well as varying road conditions and rules,” can make city driving inherently more dangerous.
As a result, the company suggests city drivers allow plenty of time to reach their destinations. Rushing often leads to speeding, neglected red lights, and simply more risky driving. Also. They say you should listen to traffic reports and avoid congestion and accident areas.
Traffic fatalities are the lowest they’ve been since 1949—and that’s significant—but, every single traffic death needs to be taken seriously and learned from.
When you are likely to be involved in an accident less than every 10 years, it pays to be prepared. You can be as cautious as possible, but not all drivers are, and often it’s the other drivers you have to worry about.
NYC traffic accidents happen every day and some of them are very serious. Fortunately, when you are involved in a wreck, you have legal options. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
The attorneys of Omrani & Taub know the laws of New York and they understand where you fit in the legal system. If you’ve been involved in a traffic accident, contact us today for a free consultation. Our attorneys can be reached by calling 212-529-7848 (that’s 212-LAW-SUIT).
