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An annual study ranks U.S. cities by the dangerousness of their commutes based on fatal crash rates. Memphis, Tennessee, has the highest rate at 0.84 per 100,000 residents. Tucson, Arizona, follows with 0.80, while Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, and Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina, have rates of 0.71 and 0.70, respectively. The fifth spot is held by Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 0.52. Commute times are relatively short, averaging 20 to 25 minutes, which is quicker compared to cities with longer commutes like Chicago and New York City.
Memphis, Tennessee, has the highest fatal crash rate of 0.84 per 100,000 residents during morning rush hours, making it the most dangerous commute in the U.S.
Tucson, Arizona, follows closely with a 0.80 fatal crash rate, while Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, and Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina, have rates of 0.71 and 0.70 respectively.
Most cities with dangerous commutes have relatively short travel times, averaging 20 to 25 minutes each morning, which is faster than longer commutes in places like Chicago and New York City.
The annual MoneyGeek study evaluates fatal crash rates during morning commute hours across the 100 largest cities in the U.S.
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