Michigan Drivers Are Some of the Safest in the Nation
Each year, QuoteWizard releases a list of which places in the U.S. have the safest drivers, based on insurance data. This year, the safest drivers are in Michigan.
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Michigan consistently scores high on driver safety
For 2020, the following five cities have the safest drivers in Michigan: Lansing, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Holland, and Kalamazoo. Detroit came in 12th place out of the top 25 safest cities in the state.
When determining these rankings, QuoteWizard evaluated insurance quotes for 175,000 Michigan drivers. It’s also worth noting that the survey factored in the residential addresses of the drivers, rather than where any collisions happened, points out Mark Phelan from Detroit Free Press.
This year’s results build on the state’s success in last year’s QuoteWizard survey. For 2019, both Detroit and Grand Rapids made QuoteWizard’s top five large cities with the safest drivers. Detroit ranked first and Grand Rapids ranked fifth. Considering that the study evaluated 75 large cities in the U.S., both Michigan cities performed quite well.
The 2020 QuizWizard survey results come as no surprise to Adam Johnson, senior research analyst for Quotewizard.com. “Year over year, Michigan and Detroit rate among the better drivers,” he said.
Driving tips to help keep Michigan residents safe
To help keep Michigan ranking so well on Quote Wizard’s nationwide safe driving survey, there are some simple ways that Michiganders can continue to stay safe behind the wheel. Here are just a few practical things you can do to protect yourself and passengers on commutes and travels as colder weather arrives in the Great Lake State.
- Stay alert for large animals like deer or moose that might be crossing the road, especially when driving in dimly lit conditions like at dawn or dusk.
- Keep a winter emergency kit inside your vehicle to help you survive a potential breakdown in frigid weather conditions.
- Refrain from texting while driving and consider installing a helpful app that encourages you to do so.
- Review these tips for recognizing impaired drivers when you’re driving at night during the holidays.
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Whitney Russell resides in Dayton, though her spirit can be found beach-bumming in Puerto Rico (the land of her half-Puerto Rican heritage). When not crafting car-related content, she can be found chasing after the most amazing toddler in the world, watching her “beaver” of a husband build amazing woodworking projects, hanging out with two crazy dogs, and visiting family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, crafting, and binge-watching period dramas when time allows. See more articles by Whitney.