Here’s a look at the aftermath of a 16 car pile-up in west Houston yesterday. The whole thing started when the driver of the truck towing the 5th wheel trailer suffered a stroke. There were no fatalities, but six people – two children and four adults – were taken to the hospital.
A lot is written about traffic safety this time of year, even though statistics show the most dangerous month to be on the road is August. Perhaps because of the whole families reuniting aspect of Thanksgiving and Christmas, loss of life and property at this time of year is perceived as especially poignant.
With that in mind, before you head for Grandma’s house, you might want to check out the report below:
Car Insurance Comparison. com, an auto insurance website has published a list of the states with the worst drivers in America. The top ten – with one being the worst - are:
1. Louisiana
2. South Carolina
3. Mississippi
4. Texas
5. Alabama
6. Florida
7. Missouri
8. North Carolina
9. Montana
10. North Dakota
The site claims the best drivers come from:
1. Vermont
2. Utah
3. New Hampshire
4. Minnesota
5. Oregon
Even the study’s authors admit their results are misleading. Residents of mostly rural states with little public transportation tend to drive more and drive farther which makes them more likely to be involved in a wreck. A small state with a major urban center, like Massachusetts, will have lots of residents, but many of them won't be getting behind the wheel, which helps skew the numbers in their favor
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