Data Shows….There’s 1 Specific Road That’s The Most Dangerous In Massachusetts

While you're driving in Massachusetts, there's one road in particular that's considered the most dangerous in the state.

It's a new year, but does that mean you've made new goals to become better drivers? Probably not. Massachusetts drivers have always had a metaphorical chip on their sleeves. It's more about the offensive driving, more than the defensive driving, right?

But the one thing about Massachusetts drivers is that while they might drive a little "crazy," they actually aren't the worst drivers in the country. According to Forbes, the great state of Texas has the worst drivers, followed by Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. See? Massachusetts isn't even in the top five states of worst drivers!

There is a highway in the Commonwealth of MA that proves over and over again the be the most dangerous in the state. Researchers at Assurance used National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data to calculate the number of fatal crashes per interstate and then compared those numbers to the number of interstate miles. All of this was sourced from the Department of Transportation.

According to their study, I-93 takes the crown for the most hazardous interstate in the state, boasting a whopping 3.4 fatal crashes per 10 miles. It seems the twists and turns of I-93 provide more thrills than a rollercoaster – but without the safety harness.

Zooming out to the bigger picture, the researchers discovered that, on average, Massachusetts endures 10.1 fatal crashes per 100 miles of all interstates. Now, I'm not saying Massachusetts drivers have a knack for turning every drive into a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, but the numbers might suggest otherwise.

Let's make a resolution for the New Year. Let's drive a little slower, a little safer, and keep in mind that everyone has an important place to be. It would also be nice to keep the road range down a couple notches too! Safe travels, everyone!

Let me re-shuffle that headline a bit: Massachusetts Town Makes 2023 Safest Drivers in the US List, Surprising Some. That sounds a little less judgey, right? I don't mean to imply that I feel that drivers in this town are bad drivers. I don't think that at all, even though it's the only town I've gotten into an accident in in the 20-something years I've been a Massachusetts resident/regular. And judging by this new study, not only are they not bad drivers - they're actually the safest drivers in Massachusetts... and 2nd safest in all of New England! Some high, high praise.

Do you think it's your home town? Do you think you are home to the best drivers in Massachusetts? Read on, fair butterfly.

First, some quick stats about driving in Massachusetts. You know... to build the anticipation:
Massachusetts has the third-highest average commute time in the United States, with commuters spending an average of 28.8 minutes getting to work each day.
A study by Allstate Insurance ranked Boston drivers as some of the worst in the country, placing the city 199th out of 200 cities in terms of driver safety.
The Bay State ranked fifth in aggressive driving incidents according to a study by GasBuddy, with drivers in Massachusetts being more likely to accelerate quickly and brake harshly compared to other states.

With 233 million drivers on the road, it's quite an honor to be named so highly on the Safest Drivers in the US list so congratulations to our top tenner!
And with that, let's get to it! These are the Top 10 Safest Drivers in the Country!

If you're curious who the WORST drivers in the country are, we're looking at you Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis finished last on Consumer Affair's annual list. Check out their full results and methodology right here.

Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, Nevada is sometimes humorously referred to as the "Other Las Vegas." This playful nickname pokes fun at the fact that Henderson is often overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Las Vegas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2EPczDrAg4

College Station, Texas
College Station, Texas is affectionately known as "B/CS." This humorous nickname is a playful abbreviation for "Bryan/College Station," as the neighboring cities of Bryan and College Station are often considered a single metropolitan area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gucU6P7F-Fk

Pearland, Texas
Pearland, Texas is sometimes humorously referred to as "Pearadise."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTztHEfcvOM

Glendale, California
Glendale, California is known for its large population of Armenian-Americans and has jokingly been referred to as "Little Armenia."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpz6_xcAHjE

Lynn, Massachusetts
Yaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbJx-vChbGM

McKinney, Texas
McKinney, Texas is known for its fast-growing population and is often jokingly referred to as "McKinney-ville" or "McKinnopia" due to its rapid expansion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8J-2tcEHPo

Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, Washington is often playfully referred to as "Bellevue-ue-ue-ue." The repeated "ue" sound at the end of the name is added for emphasis and a touch of humor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQbCPIeZ0X8

Oxnard, California
Oxnard, California is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "Strawberry Capital of the World."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p117vrSRvTY

Cary, North Carolina
Cary, North Carolina is often jokingly referred to as the "Containment Area for Relocated Yankees."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrMo37tpTAk

Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green Bay is known as the "Toilet Paper Capital of the World.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JRMdASR8c

Here's your bragging rights LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS! Lynn drivers are the safest drivers in Massachusetts and the second best drivers in all of New England. Congratulations Lynn! I know, I know... it wasn't a surprise to you at all. (Or was it??)