Report ranks cities with the worst drivers. Is yours on it?

Tampa, Florida (W.F.L.A.) — As the number of traffic fatalities continues to rise nationwide, a new study ranks the cities with the worst drivers, and a New Mexico city tops the list.

“Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the most dangerous city in America to drive, with a high rate of fatal car crashes, drunk driving, and distracted driving,” the newspaper said. forbes advisor report.

Forbes Advisor analysts said they compared the nation’s 50 most populous cities on five key metrics, including the number of fatal car crashes caused by drunk and distracted driving.

“Our analysis identifies the cities where drivers engage in the most dangerous behaviors that threaten public safety,” the report said.

Memphis, Tennessee, and Detroit, Michigan each finished in the top three, and two Arizona cities, Tucson and Phoenix, rounded out the top 10.

According to the report, Albuquerque has the most deaths caused by distracted driving, and Memphis leads the way in deaths caused by drunk driving.

Below is a list of the top 10 cities with the worst drivers, according to Forbes.

1. Albuquerque, New Mexico
2. memphis tennessee
3. Detroit, Michigan
4. Tucson, Arizona
5. Kansas City, Missouri
6. texas, dallas
7. Louisville, Kentucky
8. Phoenix, Arizona
9. Fort Worth, Texas
10. tampa, florida

Conversely, the city with the best drivers on the list is Boston, with three California cities (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Diego) in the top 10.

According to Forbes, the top 10 cities with the best drivers are:

1. boston, massachusetts
2. San Francisco, California
3. new york new york
4. Minneapolis, Minnesota
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
6. Washington DC
7. Oakland, California
8. Raleigh, North Carolina
9. San Diego, California
10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The report also notes how driving behavior affects insurance rates, with the more risky the reported behavior, the more drivers are expected to pay.

“Getting a speeding ticket, running a red light, texting while driving, and other reckless behaviors all increase the likelihood of an accident and a claim,” the report says. Says. “This makes you more responsible in the eyes of the insurance company.”