This North Carolina City Has The Nation’s 8th Worst Drivers
We all love confirmation bias, and to anyone who complains about Charlotte drivers, this is for you. A new study by The Zebra ranked the US cities with the worst…
We all love confirmation bias, and to anyone who complains about Charlotte drivers, this is for you. A new study by The Zebra ranked the US cities with the worst drivers. And you're not crazy Charlotte is right there among the worst. The largest city in North Carolina has the nation's 8th worst drivers. This ranking is out of the 50 most populous cities in the United States. They compared each of those cities across 5 metrics to create these rankings. These included:
- Likelihood of collision
- Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities
- Speeding-related fatalities by state
- Annual increase in auto insurance premium after DUI
- Annual increase in auto insurance premium after
Based on these five factors Charlotte is the 8th worst city for drivers. Missing from the list as a whole? New York City-a place you couldn't pay me to drive in! According to the numbers here's how Charlotte scored:
- Likelihood of collision: 36%
- Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities by state (per 100k people): 4.1
- Speeding-related fatalities by state (2012-2021): 478
- Annual increase in auto insurance premium after DUI: $4,479
- Annual increase in auto insurance premium after reckless driving: $1,290
Charlotte drivers have over a 1/3 higher likelihood of getting into an automobile accident when compared to the entire nation. I can think of numerous reasons that may be. The constant running of red lights, taking 4-way stops as a suggestion, rarely using turn signals, weaving in and out of traffic at 15 mph faster than the speed limit on residential roads. Those all probably have something to do with it. This data also suggests driving under the influence may be a factor as well. (Don't do it, pay for the Uber it's not worth the risk!) There is also a significant number of speed-related fatalities in the state, something that can easily be avoided as well.
North Carolina Home to the #1 Scariest Drive in America
Well, we all know driving is pretty intense. Yes, there are tons of things that can make the road and driving dangerous but it is one of the scariest things to think about. During your drive, there are so many things that can cause a bit of distress along the way. From bumpy roads, heavy traffic, accidents, and so much more it can cause quite a scare.
Savoteur gathered a list of 15 of the scariest drives that one can take in America. Whether you want a thrill or want to avoid danger, then you may want to know more information on this list. Unfortunately, a road that runs in North Carolina is coming in at #1. This specific road begins in North Carolina, so it may be something that you want to keep an eye on. If you have been on this road before then you probably already know what we're talking about. So, check out the top 5 below and see which North Carolina road is coming at #1 on this list. View the full list here to see all 15 that made the list.
5. Going-to-The-Sun Road
Going-to-The-Sun-Road is a 50 mile, lengthy road experience. The road runs in Glacier National Park that is home to cliffs and narrow switchbacks. There are a few miles on the roadway that do not have rails or short rock railings making it a bit more dangerous. Beware of danger!
4. Pikes Peak Highway
Pikes Peak Highway is located through the Colorado's Rocky Mountain. This 19-mile paved roadway and is one of the highest roads in the U.S. located at the peak.
3. Moki Dugway
Moki Dugway is a 3-mile highway stretch located between Cedar Mesa and Mexican Hat in Utah. The road connects Highways 95 and 163. The road was created for truck drivers hauling ore and it was carved from the face of the cliff.
2. The Million Dollar Highway
The Million Dollar Highway is part of the Colorado San Juan Skyway. The road is a 25-mile stretch of Route 550 between Silverton and Ouray. The road is cut into the side of the mountain with no rails or a shoulder for protection. Making it clearly one of the most dangerous. The views may be great, but you do need to be sure to be aware of your surroundings while driving.
1. The Tail of the Dragon
Here we are coming in at #1. The Tail of the Dragon is the road that starts in North Carolina and ends in Tennessee. This long, twisting road has over 300 curves, 11 bridges, very few guardrails. I personally have never been on this road, but after reviewing this, I clearly hope I never have too. Many drivers enjoy the thrill that this road gives, but as for me, no thank you!
