Here's Where Florida Ranks Among The Worst Drivers In America

By Zuri Anderson

A website published a study on the best and worst drivers by state in America, and some Florida drivers were shocked by the results. QuoteWizard created a list ranking states from worst (1) to best (50). Researchers said the Sunshine State ranked at No. 45, putting it in the Top 10 for best drivers. West Virginia claimed the No. 50 spot followed by Missouri (No. 49) and Michigan (No. 48).

"When talking to Floridians about their continually great record of being among the best drivers, it’s met with utter disagreement. 'Are you kidding me? Every day I get run off the road on my commute on I-95 from Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale!'" Adam Johnson said, who is the writer of the article. "While Florida may disagree with our findings, they can find solace in knowing it could be worse in other states."

Researchers analyzed over 2 million insurance quotes from QuoteWizard drivers to see which states had the best and worst drivers. They then determined rankings based on composite scores. Four driving incident factors make up these scores: accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs, and citations.

"States considered to have the worst drivers had the highest rates of each incident factor. States considered to have the best drivers had the lowest rates of each incident factor," Johnson wrote. "What’s great about our best and worst driver study is that we’re using millions of data points to determine where the best and worst really are."

Wyoming was ranked as No. 1, meaning their drivers were the worst, according to the study. It was followed by Virginia (No. 2) and Colorado (No. 3). QuoteWizard noted that California annually ranks among the worst drivers, as well. Below are the full rankings from worst to best:

  1. Wyoming
  2. Virginia
  3. Colorado
  4. New Jersey
  5. South Dakota
  6. Vermont
  7. Maryland
  8. Washington
  9. Ohio
  10. South Carolina
  11. Georgia
  12. North Dakota
  13. Oregon
  14. California
  15. Delaware
  16. Nebraska
  17. Wisconsin
  18. Arkansas
  19. Indiana
  20. Idaho
  21. Maine
  22. Utah
  23. Alaska
  24. Kansas
  25. Connecticut
  26. New York
  27. Tennessee
  28. Iowa
  29. Pennsylvania
  30. Louisiana
  31. Minnesota
  32. Alabama
  33. Massachusetts
  34. New Hampshire
  35. Rhode Island
  36. Hawaii
  37. Mississippi
  38. North Carolina
  39. Arizona
  40. Oklahoma
  41. Montana
  42. Nevada
  43. Kentucky
  44. Illinois
  45. Florida
  46. Texas
  47. New Mexico
  48. Michigan
  49. Missouri
  50. West Virginia


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