CLEVELAND — If you think drivers in Cleveland are bad, you officially aren't alone.
A new study by ConsumerAffairs ranks Cleveland as No. 6 for having the worst drivers in America in 2023.
The rankings came based on a range of data points from the U.S. Department of Transportation, including the number of fatal crashes, fatalities caused by bad driving, fatalities due to driving under the influence and the prevalence of speeding in fatal accidents.
Here are the statistics for Cleveland:
- Cleveland crash score: 47.3
- Bad driving fatal crashes: 12
- Total car crash fatalities: 19.8
- Fatalities due to positive BAC: 7.3
- Fatalities due to speeding: 8.2
*The statistics are per 100K
Below is a full list of the top 10 worst-driving cities according to ConsumerAffairs:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Macon, Georgia
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Detroit, Michigan
- Victorville, California
- .Hesperia, California
- Rockford, Illinois
However, no Ohio cities were on list of the top 10 cities with the safest drivers.
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Cary, North Carolina
- Oxnard, California
- Bellevue, Washington
- McKinney, Texas
- Lynn, Massachusetts
- Glendale, California
- Pearland, Texas
- College Station, Texas
- Henderson, Nevada
ConsumerAffairs also provided the following tips for staying safe around bad drivers:
- Stay calm: Reacting impulsively or engaging in aggressive behavior can escalate the situation and increase the risk of accidents.
- Maintain a safe following distance: This gives you enough time to react to sudden maneuvers or erratic driving from other vehicles.
- Avoid aggressive driving: Resist the temptation to retaliate or engage in aggressive driving behaviors yourself. Instead, focus on defensive driving techniques.
- Always use your turn signal: Clear lane changes help prevent confusion and reduce the chances of collisions.
- Report dangerous behavior: If you see extremely reckless driving, consider reporting it to the appropriate local authorities. You'll want to get the license plate number, location and description of the vehicle.
- Avoid distractions: Don’t use your phone. Don’t brush your teeth. Don’t paint your nails. As much as possible, plan your route ahead of time so you don’t have to mess around with your GPS. Stay attentive and alert.
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