How Good Are Michigan Drivers? New Study Ranks the States
Hard stop. I can’t say that I’ve ever looked around on the road and said to myself, “Wow. Michigan has the best drivers around.” I love our state, but I’ve…
Michigan has great drivers, according to a new study.
Hard stop. I can't say that I've ever looked around on the road and said to myself, "Wow. Michigan has the best drivers around." I love our state, but I've never thought of Michiganders as being the best drivers, or even good. That said, we do have to navigate harsh winters and stay safe on the roads in those difficult conditions, so maybe that has earned us points (the good kind) when it comes to our driving skills.
Insurify.com has put together a study of the U.S. states with the best drivers, and believe it or not, Michigan tops the list. If you're wondering why, read on for the answer.
As for methodology, the site states, "The data scientists at Insurify, a site to compare auto insurance rates, referred to their database of over 4.6 million car insurance applications to identify the states with the best drivers in the nation. Applicants disclose their state of residence and any prior violations on their driving record when applying for car insurance. Insurify’s data scientists compared the number of drivers with at least one at-fault violation on record within the past seven years (including accidents, DUIs, failures to stop, speeding, reckless driving, passing violations, and other citations for illegal driving behavior) to the total number of drivers applying for car insurance in each state. The states with the lowest rate of infractions, or the greatest proportion of drivers with a clean record, were identified as having the best drivers."
According to the study, Michigan has the highest share of drivers with a clean record at a whopping 88.16%. That makes Michigan the state with the best drivers. Does it count if you got a ticket at 19 years old but have been good ever since? Asking for a, um, friend. Find the full study of the states with the best drivers here.
Many people factor in safety when it comes to picking a place to live. I personally think Michigan is a pretty safe state, but there are always going to be areas in any area that are less safe than others, so you should know where to be extra careful.
The crew at RoadSnacks.net has released a list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the entire state of Michigan. They start the study with some humor, saying, "Michigan would like to think that the only things dangerous in their state is the Detroit lions' defensive line and driving over the Mackinac Bridge during a snowstorm; but sadly, that's not the case."
To compile the list, the study states that, "We looked at violent crimes and property crimes in cities with a population of 5,000. Folks, the cities that made our list have robberies happening in broad daylight, car jackings, and daily shootings." The study also says that even if your city makes this list, it's not all bad, adding, "We're not saying that there aren't little pockets of goodness in these cities. The neighborhoods and shopping centers in these Michigan cities are not ALL bad. We do recommend that you spend some time studying them before you make a move. And If do you choose one of these cities, you're going to have to be aware of your surroundings at all times."
So, don't take this list as a "bad cities" list. According to RoadSnacks.net, these are just the cities with higher rates of crime, so you have to be careful in certain areas when you're traveling or living there. Read on for the list of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan, according to RoadSnacks.net. By the way, Detroit is not at the top spot on this list, which might surprise you. Find the full study here.
10. Highland Park
9. Three Rivers
8. Flint Township
7. Albion
6. Lansing
5. Muskegon Heights
4. Detroit
3. Benton Harbor
2. Kalamazoo
1. Benton Township
The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022
This list is via RoadSnacks.net.
