Approximately 6 million car crashes occur annually in the United States, resulting in over 40,000 fatalities. Massachusetts ranks highest in crash rates per driver at 6.07%, with measures like hands-free laws introduced to combat the issue. Other New England states also display high rates, while the safest areas include Michigan and Mississippi. Different generations exhibit varied crash rates, with Gen Z experiencing the highest at 6.84%. The effectiveness of Massachusetts' new laws on reducing crashes remains unproven, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety and driver behavior across the country.
The state government may be aware of the problem and has taken several measures. It adopted a law for the use of hands-free mobile phones in 2020.
Massachusetts takes the top spot based on crashes per total drivers. The reasons for the crash rate in Massachusetts are unclear.
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