Brownsville, Texas, has been named the city with the safest drivers in the US for the second year in a row, according to a report by Allstate. The report found that drivers in Brownsville went the longest time between accidents, with an average of nearly 15 years. Brownsville drivers are also nearly 28% less likely to get into a crash than the national average.
Safest Cities
The report examined claims data and information from Allstate’s Drivewise telematics program to evaluate the safety of the 200 largest American cities. The top 10 cities with the safest drivers are:
- Brownsville, TX
- Other cities (not specified in the source)
In contrast, Boston drivers averaged 3.76 years between collisions, making it the most accident-prone city. Drivers in Boston are 189% more likely to get into a crash than the national average.
Risky Driving Habits
The report also identified cities, states, and regions where certain risky driving habits are prevalent. Big cities like Miami, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston have the highest rates of phone use while driving. Speeding is most common in Bridgeport, CT, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Chicago.
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