Rhode Island Safest State In America For Spring Break Driving: Study

Rhode Island is the safest state in America when it comes to driving over spring break, a recent study revealed.

The study, conducted by the research team at Florida personal injury firm Andrew Pickett Law, "analyzed spring break traffic fatalities using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to rank the deadliest states for spring break travel from 2017 to 2023," according to a media release.

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"Rhode Island leads the nation as the safest state, with only 1.09 fatalities per 100,000 residents during the spring break period," the release said.

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"Rhode Island’s fatality rate is nearly nine times lower than that of Mississippi, which ranked as the deadliest state in the study," according to the release.

The second and third deadliest states were South Carolina and New Mexico, the study shows.

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Andrew Pickett, a personal injury lawyer and the owner of Andrew Pickett Law, stressed the importance of safe driving.

"With millions of Americans on the road this spring break, it’s more important than ever to prioritize safety,"
Pickett said in the release.

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"Simple steps like slowing down, staying alert, avoiding distractions, and never driving under the influence can make a real difference in preventing accidents and ensuring everyone gets home safely,” Pickett said.

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