Rhode Islanders Among America's Most Reckless Drivers: Study

Rhode Island drivers are among the most reckless in America, a recent study revealed.

The study, conducted by Texas-based law firm Ramos James Law, examined various traffic safety factors to rank states by how recklessly their drivers behave, according to a media release accompanying the results.

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"This included DUI arrest rates (driving under the influence), fatal crashes involving speeding and distracted driving, and hit-and-run accidents," the release said.

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"The report also looked at the share of drivers who skip buying insurance and seatbelt usage across each state," according to the release. "By combining these factors, states received Driver Irresponsibility Scores ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a worse driving culture.'

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Rhode Island ranked ninth nationally, with a "driver irresponsibility score" of 83.

New Mexico notched the highest driver irresponsibility score with a 99.

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"New Mexico has the most reckless drivers in America," the release said.

"The state faces the biggest distracted driving problem, as almost 40% of fatal crashes here happen because of motorists not paying enough attention to the road," according to the release. "Speeding kills at a similarly high rate as well, playing a role in 1 out of every 3 fatal accidents. Despite these rates, nearly 25% of residents across the state still drive without insurance, meaning victims often get stuck paying their own bills."

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