A study by SmartAsset examined four metrics in each state to determine which states are best for drivers and which are most challenging for car ownership. The analysis looked at traffic fatalities per 100 million miles driven, the share of interstate highways in good condition, gasoline costs relative to median household income, and auto insurance costs relative to median household income.
Top 10 Best States for Drivers
The top 10 best states for drivers are: Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Utah, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Dakota. These states have lower traffic fatalities, better highway conditions, and more affordable gasoline and insurance costs.
Top 10 Worst States for Drivers
The top 10 worst states for drivers are: Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Hawai‘i, Montana, Oregon, Arizona, Maine, New Mexico, and Arkansas. These states have higher traffic fatalities, poorer highway conditions, and more expensive gasoline and insurance costs.
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