Where Baltimore Ranks Among The Riskiest Cities For Drivers

BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore is once again the most collision-prone city in the nation and also ranks among the most risky towns for drivers, according to a new report released by insurance company Allstate.

First launched in 2005, this year's Allstate America's Best Drivers Report determined the likelihood that drivers in America's 200 most populous cities will experience a car collision compared to the national average.

The report was compiled using property and collision damage claims reported from January 2022 to December 2023.

In this year's report, Baltimore ranked as the third riskiest city for drivers, just behind Boston and No. 1 and Washington, D.C. at No. 2. According to the report, Baltimore drivers are 153 percent more likely to be in a car collision than the national average.

Meanwhile, seven of the 10 cities with the highest collision rates are located in the Northeast, according to Allstate.

"No matter where you drive, the best way to protect yourself and others is simple: buckle up, stay focused and slow down," said Sandee Lindorfer, vice president of auto claims at Allstate. "These are three of the most effective ways to prevent crashes, and they cost nothing but attention."

Brownsville, Texas, was ranked the safest city for drivers, followed by Boise, Idaho, and Fort Collins, Colorado.

Here's a look at the top 10 riskiest cities for drivers:

1. Boston, Massachusetts
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Baltimore, Maryland
4. Worcester, Massachusetts
5. Springfield, Massachusetts
6. Glendale, California
7. Los Angeles, California
8. Oakland, California
9. Providence, Rhode Island
10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Here are the top 10 safest cities:

1. Brownsville, Texas
2. Boise, Idaho
3. Fort Collins, Colorado
4. Cary, North Carolina
5. Laredo, Texas
6. Olathe, Kansas
7. Scottsdale, Arizona
8. Port St. Lucie, Florida
9. Madison, Wisconsin
10. Eugene, Oregon

See the full Allstate America's Best Drivers Report online.

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