These Are the Most Dangerous States for Summer Driving in the U.S., According to a New Study

"Mississippi ranked as the most dangerous state at 1.88 deaths per 100 million VMT, with its rate rising 11.9 percent over the study period. This number is nearly triple Massachusetts' rate of 0.67."

"The disparity derives from a number of factors, noting that states diverge on road design, speed limits, and how consistently those limits are enforced."

"The other four states with the highest summer fatality rates included West Virginia, South Dakota, Arkansas, and Montana, which share common traits like large rural highway networks and high speed limits."

Summer vacation season is approaching, prompting many Americans to plan road trips. Hilton's report indicates that 71 percent of Americans will drive for vacations. MoneyGeek analyzed traffic fatality data to identify the most dangerous states for summer driving. Mississippi was ranked the most dangerous, with 1.88 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, nearly triple that of Massachusetts. Other high-risk states include West Virginia, South Dakota, Arkansas, and Montana, sharing traits like rural highways and high speed limits.

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