North Carolina Drivers Ranked Second Worst in U.S. Study
A recent study indicates that North Carolina drivers are ranked as the second worst in the United States, with the state experiencing 48.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 9, 2026 — A recent study has placed North Carolina drivers as the second worst in the United States. The findings indicate that the state recorded 48.1 incidents for every 1,000 drivers.
The specific details regarding the methodology of the study, including the types of incidents measured and the timeframe covered, were not immediately available. Similarly, the name of the organization that conducted the study was not provided in the available information. This ranking places North Carolina behind only one other state in terms of driver incidents.
The statistic of 48.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers offers a metric for evaluating driver behavior and road safety within the state. Without further context from the study, it is not possible to determine the specific factors contributing to this ranking, such as accident rates, traffic violations, or other reported driving issues. Further details about the study’s scope and the criteria for defining an “incident” would be necessary to fully understand the implications of this data.
The study did not specify which state was ranked as the worst, nor did it provide rankings for other states beyond North Carolina’s second-worst position. Information concerning potential contributing factors or comparative data with national averages was also not detailed. This report focuses solely on the stated ranking and incident rate for North Carolina drivers as indicated by the study.
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