In a previous post, we looked at which state has the most collisions. There were about 38,000 traffic fatalities in 2019. While Texas had the most fatal collisions that year with 3,615, which state had the fewest collisions?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vermont had the fewest fatal collisions in 2019 with 47 total. Rhode Island came in second with 57 fatal crashes, and Alaska in third with 67 fatal crashes.
It makes sense that states with fewer drivers had fewer collisions than states with a larger population. Michigan had the lowest collision rate at 6.18%, whereas the average percentage in the US was 12.45%.
Even if your state had fewer collisions than other states, it’s still important to be alert and do everything you can to avoid a collision. One way to avoid collisions is to be extra cautious at times when collisions are more likely to occur. Take a look at the chart below.
If you’re traveling during times when there are more vehicles on the road (e.g., "Rush Hour"), make sure you are paying close attention to the road!
Taking an online defensive driving course or an insurance discount course is a great defense against collisions! Click here to visit our website to see the online courses we offer in your state!
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