""Solo travelers face unique vulnerabilities that groups don't," attorney Elliot Silver stated. "When something goes wrong, whether it's a car accident, a medical emergency, or a legal issue, you don't have backup.""
""New Mexico's vast rural areas mean long stretches without cell service or gas stations," Silver said. "Solo travelers here need offline maps downloaded before they leave, extra water and supplies in the car, and a clear itinerary shared with someone back home.""
Solo travel is surging among millennials and Zoomers, with 76% planning solo trips in the next 12 months and the market valued at over $500 billion annually. Smartphone connectivity does not eliminate location-specific dangers for unaccompanied travelers. Crime rates, road safety, emergency access, and transport infrastructure were combined using official data to produce a solo travel safety score out of 100 for each US state. New Mexico received a safety score of 0.00 due to vast rural areas, limited cell service and gas stations, high vehicle accidents, and elevated property crime. Recommended precautions include offline maps, extra water and supplies, and sharing an itinerary.
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