Forbes Advisor Ranks Wisconsin #15 for The Most Dangerous Place For Drivers

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 -- 6:43 AM

While car accidents can occur anywhere, some roads in the U.S. are more dangerous than others.

In fact, Forbes Advisor found that every 15 minutes in the U.S., there’s a fatal car accident. That’s why Forbes Advisor analyzed five key metrics (fatal car accidents, the number of fatalities, the percent change in car accident fatalities, and fatalities as a result of speeding or negligent driving) to find the safest and most dangerous states for drivers.  The new study from Forbes Advisor revealed that Wisconsin ranks #15 for the most dangerous place for drivers. Highlights from our report: Since 2019, Wisconsin has experienced a 8% increase in car accident fatalities; In Wisconsin, 35% of fatal car accidents are a result of speeding, while 39% are due to impaired driving; Nationally, 29% of fatal car accidents are a result of speeding and 35% are because of impaired driving;

Since 2019, fatal car accidents have increased by 7% across America’s roads with over 38,000 car accident fatalities every year; Montana's 150,446 miles of roadway are the most dangerous in the nation, while New Jersey has the safest roads; South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina are all among the top 10 most dangerous states to drive in, making the southern region of the U.S. a high-risk place for motorists; South Carolina and Colorado experience the most fatalities due to excessive speed (46%) than anyplace else in the U.S.

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