Massachusetts is NOT the worst state to drive in. According to a new study from WalletHub, Massachusetts isn’t even in the top 10. They based their study on four factors: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance. WalletHub goes into greater detail as to how they weighed each category and you can read that HERE.

As far as the other states in New England, four of them are in the top 20 for worst states to drive in. Maine is the lone man out who actually came in #17 BEST state. Let’s take a look at the top #15 WORST states to drive in, rounding out the list is Massachusetts.

These Are the Worst States to Drive In

• #15 Massachusetts

  Total score of 52.32 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Driving in Massachusetts is safe but traffic is terrible, study suggests

  What are the best and worst states for driving? Here's what WalletHub found.

• #14 Colorado

  Total score of 52.13 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Worst Drivers by State 2024

  Have you ever been driving down the road when suddenly, you're cut-off by a crazed driver? Maybe you've had to slam on the brakes because the driver ahead of you failed to signal a turn, or perhaps you've come close to getting into an accident because a distracted driver blew through a traffic signal.

• #13 Vermont

  Total score of 51.97 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  The 4 Most Dangerous Roads in Vermont - The Advocates

  Here are the four most dangerous roads in Vermont every New Englander should know. If you've been in an accident, call The Advocates today!

• #12 Pennsylvania

  Total score of 51.66 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Best & Worst States to Drive in 2024

  Best & Worst States to Drive in 2024

• #11 New Jersey

  Total score of 51.65 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Worst Drivers by State 2024

  Have you ever been driving down the road when suddenly, you're cut-off by a crazed driver? Maybe you've had to slam on the brakes because the driver ahead of you failed to signal a turn, or perhaps you've come close to getting into an accident because a distracted driver blew through a traffic signal.

• #10 California

  Total score of 51.37 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.oc-breeze.com/2023/01/16/223336_wallethub-study-california-is-2023s-10th-worst-state-to-drive-in/

• #9 Michigan

  Total score of 51.12 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Michigan ranks in top 10 for worst states to drive in, according to study

  Michigan was ranked as one of the worst states to drive in. See the best and worst states for driving here.

• #8 New Hampshire

  Total score of 50.58 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.unionleader.com/nh/travel/new-england-states-rank-among-overall-worst-to-drive-in-according-to-wallethub-study/article_9a8a9674-3c02-5883-b4e2-e816b8024a1d.html

• #7 Nevada

  Total score of 49.91 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Nevada ranks among top 10 states with worst drivers, study finds

  According to a new report, Nevada is ranked 10th in the U.S. among states with the worst drivers.

• #6 Missouri

  Total score of 48.72 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Study shows Missouri as ninth worst state to drive in

  The WalletHub study looks at everything from traffic, to road conditions, to car theft.

• #5 Maryland

  Total score of 48.09 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  Maryland Is One Of The Worst States To Drive In, Study Finds

  According to a new WalletHub study, Maryland is one of the worst states for drivers.

• #4 Rhode Island

  Total score of 47.84 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.golocalprov.com/news/new-ri-ranked-one-of-worst-states-for-driving-in-u.s

• #3 Delaware

  Total score of 47.50 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.fleetmanagementweekly.com/this-is-the-worst-state-in-the-u-s-to-drive-in/

• #2 Washington

  Total score of 47.48 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.nonstoplocal.com/tri-cities-yakima/news/washington-the-second-worst-state-for-driving/article_16c55d2a-7069-5944-8c40-a3b53d64f265.html

• #1 Hawaii

  Total score of 40.28 based on cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance.

  https://www.businesslend.com/automobile/this-is-the-worst-state-in-the-u-s-to-drive-in/

Get The HOT & Happening Newsletter Sent Directly To You

Stay connected with the hottest celebrity, music and local news, plus exclusive contests, games, and more!

Email *

Subscribe

By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.