Have you ever wondered where road rage reaches its boiling point? A recent study has revealed the states where road rage incidents are at the highest levels.
The study, conducted by Forbes Advisor, exposes Arizona as the state with the worst road rage. The top 10 are as follows:
- Arizona
- Rhode Island
- West Virginia
- Virginia
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Texas
- Ohio
In a concerning statistic, Arizona has been rated the second-worst state in terms of drivers being forced off the road, with 22.5% experiencing this dangerous behavior. In addition, the Grand Canyon state shares the dubious honor with Oklahoma for having the third-highest percentage of drivers being tailgated, at 70.5%. Furthermore, nearly a third of Arizona drivers have reported being confronted by another driver who exited their vehicle to yell at or engage in a physical altercation, making it the fifth highest in the nation.
The states with the lowest road rage levels include:
- Delaware
- Idaho
- South Dakota
- Louisiana
- Wyoming
- New Hampshire
- Washington
- Iowa
- Indiana
- New Mexico
Causes of Road Rage
According to the survey, the leading cause of road rage nationwide is heavy traffic, accounting for 39.35% of reported incidents. Other significant factors include pre-existing stress levels (38.06%), running late (33.89%), already being angry (32.49%), and feeling tired (26.86%).
When it comes to specific locations, city streets are identified as the most common setting for confrontational driving, representing 29.18% of reported incidents. Freeways and highways follow closely behind at 26.59%, while parking lots (14.9%), intersections (12.36%), and rural roads (7%) also witness their fair share of road rage.
Regional disparities are apparent when it comes to the intensity of aggressive driving encounters. Rhode Island takes the lead with a staggering 96.5% of drivers having experienced being yelled at, insulted, or threatened. Conversely, Kansas reports the lowest percentage at 32.5%.
Forcing drivers off the road is another worrisome aspect of road rage, with Illinois recording the highest percentage at 23.5%. On the other hand, Wyoming boasts the lowest occurrence at a mere 1.5%.
Alarming statistics reveal a disturbing trend of escalating violence in road rage incidents nationwide. In the past year alone, over 400 people were injured in road-rage shootings, marking a shocking 135% increase from 2018.
If you’re curious to delve deeper into the data and explore the comprehensive survey report, you can access it by clicking HERE.
Source: Land Line
