Rhode Island Drivers Pretty Good: Study

Rhode Island fared adequately in a recent study analyzing drivers across the country.

The study, conducted by California bail bond service King Stahlman Bail Bonds, "analyzed eight major safety metrics ranging from DUI arrests and speeding deaths to hit-and-run fatalities and seatbelt usage," according to a media release.

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"After scoring all 50 states, the study identified the places where drivers are most likely to ignore the rules, put others at risk, and generally make life behind the wheel more stressful," the release said.

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The study determined the worst drivers in America are in New Mexico, "and the numbers leave little room for debate."

"The state has the highest rate of drivers involved in fatal crashes at 10.29 per 100,000 licensed drivers, and it also leads the country in hit-and-run fatalities (2.30)," according to the release.

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"Alcohol impairment contributes significantly to the danger, with 8.06 alcohol-related deaths, ranking fifth nationally," the release said. "What’s striking is that despite decent seatbelt usage and lower-mid DUI arrests, the state still experiences 29.58 total traffic deaths, the third-highest rate in America."

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Texas was the second worst and Wyoming third.

Minnesota took the top spot for safest drivers. Rhode Island finished a respectable 19th, according to the study.

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