Is New York The Worst (or Best) State To Drive In?

February 10, 2020  /  Marci Goldfarb

All 50 states were recently compared to determine the best and worst states to drive, determined across 31 key metrics, ranging from average gas prices to share of rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

New York ranked 19th…not too bad! Here's the breakdown:

Driving in New York:

  • 10th – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion

  • 1st – Traffic Fatality Rate

  • 4th – Car Theft Rate

  • 3rd – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita

  • 38th – Avg. Gas Prices

  • 48th – Auto-Maintenance Costs

  • 19th – Road Quality

  • 5th – Car Dealerships per Capita

For the rest of 2020’s Best & Worst States To Drive In, Click HERE!