Most Dangerous Cities and States To Drive

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Key Findings
Mississippi is the most dangerous state for driving, with 30.1 accidents per 100,000 vehicles every year.
With 24.9 accidents per 100,000 vehicles each year, Baton Rouge is the most dangerous city for driving.
California and Texas are home to the most dangerous cities to drive in at night - Chula Vista is the most dangerous, with 74.6% of all reported car accidents occurring at night.
In 18 of the 25 most dangerous counties for driving, more than half of the population lives in rural areas.

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According to our analysis, Baton Rouge, the capital and second-largest city in Louisiana, reports an average of 24.9 accidents per 100,000 vehicles annually, making it the most dangerous city for driving.. In 2014, the city gained the dubious distinction of being the most sprawling midsized metro in the U.S.

Of the 10 most dangerous cities to drive, 6 are in the South, 3 are in the Midwest, and 1 is in the West. Most of the cities are mid-size metro areas with a mix of urban and suburban development.

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