North Carolina Ranks Among Top 10 Worst States For Road Rage
Commuting to work every day in traffic both ways is no fun at all. So, maybe that’s why North Carolina ranks among the top 10 worst states for road rage.
Where North Carolina Ranks Among 10 Worst States For Road Rage
According to a study from ConsumerAffairs, after studying data on aggressive driving, North Carolina came in at number 7 on the 10 worst states for road rage. Therefore, on the bright side, we aren’t the worst!
The study analyzed everything from speeding, tickets, accidents and fatalities to gun violence incidents on the road. And, one aspect to take note of is 5 of the 10 on the list are in what’s known as the ‘Sunbelt’ of the U.S.
Maybe it’s the heat in this region of the country that gets us hot under the collar behind the wheel. Or, maybe our roads are more crowded and congested. Whatever the reasons, let’s look at the numbers.
So, when it comes to the data contributing to North Carolina’s inclusion among the top 10 worst states for road rage, here’s how it breaks down.
The Numbers When It Comes To 10 Worst States For Road Rage
Our ‘road rage score’ is 33.66. Now, what does that random number mean? To put it in perspective, the study scores the number one state on the list at 47.32. That’s Louisiana, by the way.
The study does point out that the Tar Heel State’s road rage incidents involving a gun are few and far between at .45 per 100K residents. So, that’s good news.
Accidents in North Carolina with fatalities from aggressive or careless driving per 100K are 7.64. Compare that to Louisiana at 11.55 for the same category.
There are more data points, but you get the idea. We’re not the worst. But, there’s room for improvement.
Trust me, I know. We commute every day from South Carolina to Charlotte. It’s no picnic. I-485, I-77 are both problem areas. Luckily, our traffic apps help us re-route and avoid some of the worst problems.
And, some days there are backups on every route into Charlotte. Our commute can take well over an hour as was the case in the picture below!
But, it just seems most days, there’s just too many cars jamming themselves into the same cramped spaces. Mix that with the inevitable crashes, road construction and stalled vehicles to get a recipe for road rage.
It’s the price we pay for a peaceful existence in the suburbs while attempting to earn enough in the city to pay for that life. The struggle is ongoing and very real. Pack your patience, people!
See the rest of the data and the full list of 10 worst states for road rage in the complete study.
