Wisconsin: 5th Lowest Fatal Highway Crash Rate in the US
- Wisconsin has the fifth lowest rate of fatal highway accidents in the US, with 4.29 deaths per billion vehicle miles
- The state recorded 284 fatal highway accidents in 2022
- South Carolina has the highest rate of fatal highway accidents, with 16.51 deaths per billion vehicle miles
A new study has revealed Wisconsin as the state with the fifth least dangerous highways.
The study conducted by personal injury firm Suzuki Law Offices, analyzed 2022 fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to identify the states with the lowest accident rates.
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Minnesota was found to have the lowest rate of fatal highway accidents, with 3.55 fatal accidents per billion vehicle miles. The state recorded 204 fatal highway accidents in total throughout 2022.
New Jersey has the second lowest rate of highway accidents, with 3.84 accidents per billion vehicle miles. The state recorded 289 total fatal accidents in 2022.â¯
Massachusetts has the third lowestâ¯rate of fatal highway crashes, with 4.02 fatal accidents per billion vehicle miles. The state recorded 229 total fatal accidents in 2022.
Rhode Island has the fourth lowest rate of fatal highway accidents in the US, with 4.25 accidents per billion vehicle miles. The state recorded 32 fatal highway accidents throughout 2022.
Wisconsin follows closely in fifth place, recording 4.29 fatal accidents per billion vehicle miles driven in the state. The state recorded 284 fatal accidents on highways and interstates in 2022.
South Carolina recorded the highest rate of highway accidents, at 16.51 deaths per billion vehicle miles. The state recorded 974 fatal accidents on highways and interstates over a year period.
The states with the lowest rate of fatal highway accidents
|
Rank |
State |
Number of state highway and interstate fatal accidents (2022) |
Number of highway vehicle miles (2022) |
Number of accidents per billion vehicle miles |
|
1. |
Minnesota |
204 |
57,470,623,750 |
3.55 |
|
2. |
New Jersey |
289 |
75,287,570,490 |
3.84 |
|
3. |
Massachusetts |
229 |
56,948,964,090 |
4.02 |
|
4. |
Rhode Island |
32 |
7,530,619,750 |
4.25 |
|
5. |
Wisconsin |
284 |
66,166,680,890 |
4.29 |
|
6. |
Michigan |
444 |
95,900,793,870 |
4.63 |
|
7. |
Indiana |
454 |
95,684,405,780 |
4.74 |
|
8. |
Iowa |
158 |
32,712,075,280 |
4.83 |
|
9. |
New York |
570 |
115,382,314,700 |
4.94 |
|
10. |
California |
1,721 |
315,243,572,600 |
5.46 |
Richard Suzuki, founding attorney of Suzuki Law Offices, commented:
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“Lack of seatbelt use, dangerous terrain, wildlife crossings, and reckless driving are all factors that can contribute to fatal highway crashes. Fortunately, taking precautions like planning your trip, avoiding peak travel times, and staying alert can help keep you safe.
“If you are involved in a car accident, it is crucial to contact the authorities, seek medical attention, and gather any necessary evidence for potential legal proceedings.”
Story credit: https://www.suzukilawoffices.com
Sources:
NHTSA: Highway fatality data, Federal Highway Administration: Traffic volume (miles driven on highways)
Methodology:
The most recent fatality data for 2022 was collected from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The total number of fatalities on highways and interstates in each state was compared to the number of yearly vehicle miles driven on highways in each respective state. This was done to account for the variance in how frequently residents in each state drive. The final ranking is based on the number of fatalities on highways in each state per billion vehicle miles driven.
States ranked by accidents per billion vehicle miles on highways and interstates
|
Rank |
State |
Number of state highway and interstate fatal accidents (2022) |
Number of highway vehicle miles (2022) |
Number of accidents per billion vehicle miles |
|
1. |
South Carolina |
974 |
58,988,379,590 |
16.51 |
|
2. |
Kentucky |
593 |
48,047,123,960 |
12.34 |
|
3. |
Arkansas |
451 |
38,530,472,560 |
11.71 |
|
4. |
Louisiana |
650 |
56,514,035,970 |
11.50 |
|
5. |
West Virginia |
173 |
15,312,407,530 |
11.30 |
|
6. |
New Mexico |
291 |
26,831,448,290 |
10.85 |
|
7. |
Mississippi |
417 |
39,951,719,480 |
10.44 |
|
8. |
Tennessee |
810 |
83,218,639,240 |
9.73 |
|
9. |
Delaware |
94 |
9,872,399,430 |
9.52 |
|
10. |
Pennsylvania |
895 |
99,912,310,560 |
8.96 |
|
11. |
Montana |
120 |
13,513,780,100 |
8.88 |
|
12. |
Wyoming |
82 |
9,324,385,290 |
8.79 |
|
13. |
Maine |
126 |
14,651,089,710 |
8.60 |
|
14. |
Oklahoma |
378 |
44,565,773,490 |
8.48 |
|
15. |
Florida |
1,882 |
227,757,137,420 |
8.26 |
|
16. |
Georgia |
1,052 |
128,871,055,710 |
8.16 |
|
17. |
Oregon |
298 |
36,576,159,970 |
8.15 |
|
18. |
Missouri |
642 |
79,430,845,120 |
8.08 |
|
19. |
Connecticut |
234 |
29,666,314,290 |
7.89 |
|
20. |
New Hampshire |
104 |
13,280,563,430 |
7.83 |
|
21. |
Hawaii |
78 |
10,289,075,680 |
7.58 |
|
22. |
Vermont |
54 |
7,127,762,710 |
7.58 |
|
23. |
North Carolina |
891 |
119,381,038,230 |
7.46 |
|
24. |
Colorado |
397 |
53,935,286,560 |
7.36 |
|
25. |
Virginia |
600 |
82,083,233,040 |
7.31 |
|
26. |
Alabama |
520 |
71,630,539,140 |
7.26 |
|
27. |
Alaska |
39 |
5,478,209,390 |
7.12 |
|
28. |
Texas |
2,022 |
290,890,077,830 |
6.95 |
|
29. |
Nevada |
189 |
27,647,356,860 |
6.84 |
|
30. |
South Dakota |
69 |
10,169,528,880 |
6.78 |
|
31. |
Maryland |
383 |
56,745,830,000 |
6.75 |
|
32. |
Nebraska |
137 |
21,270,328,890 |
6.44 |
|
33. |
North Dakota |
57 |
9,179,773,050 |
6.21 |
|
34. |
Idaho |
117 |
19,157,403,840 |
6.11 |
|
35. |
Ohio |
675 |
110,577,510,330 |
6.10 |
|
36. |
Utah |
204 |
34,336,151,060 |
5.94 |
|
37. |
Washington |
341 |
58,482,755,280 |
5.83 |
|
38. |
Illinois |
599 |
103,752,186,880 |
5.77 |
|
39. |
Arizona |
428 |
76,159,311,550 |
5.62 |
|
40. |
Kansas |
174 |
31,333,643,600 |
5.55 |
|
41. |
California |
1,721 |
315,243,572,600 |
5.46 |
|
42. |
New York |
570 |
115,382,314,700 |
4.94 |
|
43. |
Iowa |
158 |
32,712,075,280 |
4.83 |
|
44. |
Indiana |
454 |
95,684,405,780 |
4.74 |
|
45. |
Michigan |
444 |
95,900,793,870 |
4.63 |
|
46. |
Wisconsin |
284 |
66,166,680,890 |
4.29 |
|
47. |
Rhode Island |
32 |
7,530,619,750 |
4.25 |
|
48. |
Massachusetts |
229 |
56,948,964,090 |
4.02 |
|
49. |
New Jersey |
289 |
75,287,570,490 |
3.84 |
|
50. |
Minnesota |
204 |
57,470,623,750 |
3.55 |
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
