Want to Avoid An Accident? Don’t Drive on Massachusetts Roads at This Time
Want to avoid an accident? A new report is out telling us not to drive on Massachusetts roads at this time. It is the most dangerous time to drive in…
Boston, MA – May 7: Traffic is back in Boston. Traffic had been light during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, but traffic on Storrow Drive in Boston, heading downtown was heavy on May 7, 2021. (Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
(Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Want to avoid an accident? A new report is out telling us not to drive on Massachusetts roads at this time. It is the most dangerous time to drive in Massachusetts.
First, we all know we have a reputation here in Massachusetts for being awful drivers. They don't call us "Massholes" for nothing. We don't follow the rules of the road, we drive too fast, we drive too aggressively. There have been several studies done that show we have some of the worst drivers here in the Bay State. But we're here to help us all be a little more safe on the roads and if that means avoiding certain times of day that seem to be the most dangerous, then so be it.
According to a new report from Forbes Advisor, the most dangerous time to drive in Massachusetts is between 5pm and 6pm. Through studies, it was determined that there were more fatal accidents during those hours than any other hours of the day. The same hours are true if you live in Maine or New Hampshire. This is according to statistics from 2016-2020. This is an hour earlier than the national average which for most states is between 6pm and 7pm daily.
Now what about the most dangerous day of the week to drive? When talking about fatalities, it seems the most dangerous day to drive is Saturday followed by Friday. Typically weekend days are found to be more dangerous than any other day.
How can you avoid accidents? Sometimes accidents are unavoidable. However, you can do your part by getting enough sleep, not texting and driving, not drinking or doing drugs that could impair your senses, wearing a seatbelt, not speeding and always letting aggressive drivers pass you. These seem like very easy and basic steps to follow. And if you have to be out on the road during any of the previous mentioned days/times, be extra cautious.
If you want to know more about Boston traffic, keep scrolling.
How Safe is Boston? Here Are The Most Dangerous Massachusetts Cities
What are the most dangerous cities to live in Massachusetts? Thankfully we have websites that keep tabs on these types of statistics for us so we can determine where we may want to live in the future. Or, we can decide if we want to move immediately. Travelsafe-abroad.com has put together a ranking of the most dangerous cities in Massachusetts and some of these cities may surprise you. Before we run down the entire list, let's take a look at what factors they're considering.
They take into account the population of each city and the number of crimes committed in each one. That will tell you the odds of you being the victim of a crime in each city. When they mention crimes, they mention crimes like rape, murder, and robbery. In some cities, property crime may be more prevalent than actual violence person to person. Regardless, a crime is a crime and you may want to reconsider living in one of these cities or if one of these cities was on your radar of places to move, you may want to give it a second thought.
Now on the opposite end of the spectrum, Travelsafe-abroad also took a look at the safest cities in Massachusetts. Wayland is listed as the #1 safest city in the state. With a population of 14,000, there are no reported burglaries, property crimes, or murders so far this year in Wayland. Clinton and Hopkinton are right behind. Overall Massachusetts as a state is behind the national average for crime. Violent crime in Massachusetts is at 3.1 for every 1,000 people, the country’s average is 4.
Now, let's take a look at which cities in Massachusetts are considered the most dangerous. You may agree, you may disagree. But these are based on statistics. If you live in one of these cities, let us know your experiences living there.
#10 New Bedford
Very recently, there were 1,000 crimes in 12 calendar months in this southeastern city. The most popular crimes committed include robbery, rape and aggravated assault.
#9 Worcester
Home of the Coney Island Hot Dog and the Woo Sox, this city is massive with 200,000 residents. This means more crimes are committed. In one year, there were over 1,800 criminal events. Many of which were assaults.
#8 Brockton
Another massive city, Brockton is south of Boston. In one recent calendar year there were 934 crimes reported. Many of which were assault, rape and murder.
#7 Fall River
Also located in southeastern MA, Fall River has almost 94,000 residents. In one recent calendar year, there were 1,000 crimes reported. Over half of those were assault.
#6 Chelsea
Chelsea is the most densely populated city in the state. Chelsea is only 3 miles around and in one calendar year over 250 assaults were reported.
#5 Chicopee
Located in central/western MA, this city near Springfield is the second most populated city in the western half of Massachusetts. It has 55,000 people and its homicide rate is alarmingly high.
#4 Springfield
Home of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the MGM Springfield casino, this city has crime rate is 56 out of 1,000. Many crimes here involve property.
#3 Boston
Boston boasts 700,000 residents. Of course that will mean a higher crime rate. For every 1,000 people, 37 are involved in some sort of crime.
#2 North Adams
A city many of you have probably never even heard of, nevermind been to. It has a population of 14,000. However, in one calendar year 300 crimes were committed.
#1 Holyoke
Holyoke is in the western part of the state. If you live there, you have a 1 in 15 chance of being involved in a crime.
