Study Ranks Wyoming 10th Most Dangerous State For Motorists

A study by Forbes Advisor says Wyoming is the 10th riskiest state to drive in.

The same study found that Wyoming had the second-highest highest number of people per capita killed in fatal crashes.

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Study Findings For Wyoming

Here is what the survey said about the dangers of driving in Wyoming:

• Wyoming has the second highest number of people killed in fatal crashes (21.92 per 100,000 residents) and the third highest number of DUI arrests (1,045.69 per 100,000 licensed drivers). 

• Wyoming also has the fifth highest number of both total fatal car accidents (50.71 per 100,000 licensed drivers) and drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes (15.4 per 100,000 licensed drivers). 

• Additionally, the state has the 10th lowest Hpercentage of bridge area in good condition (25.6%).

The study rated Mississippi the most dangerous state to drive in, and New Hampshirre as the safest.

Here are the top 15 most dangerous states according to the survey:

The survey looked at 13 metrics related to driving safety, ranging from crash fatalities per 100,000 people to DUI arrests to the condition of bridges, among several others.