Utah Is Home To The Nation’s Worst Drivers And Here’s Why

With so much to do and so much to see in the beautiful Beehive State, our residents are frequently hitting the road. We may not consider ourselves to be bad drivers but according to reports from the website QuoteWizard, we'd be wrong in thinking that. Coming in at the top spot for America's Worst Drivers by state, Utah residents might want to reconsider how closely they're keeping their eyes on the road!

After closely examining 10 million insurance quotes, a past report from QuoteWizard named Utah as having the worst drivers in our country.

QuoteWizard (a company that compares car insurance) looked at things such as drunk driving, car crashes, and traffic tickets in each state while also sampling data from drivers who use their website.

While Utah is widely known for being a state that has strict liquor laws, strangely the Beehive State was ranked Number 8 for DUIs.

While our drunk driving statistics aren't positive, it's Utah's terrible rankings for both accidents and speeding that resulted in the Beehive State's low ranking. Utah ranks first in speeding, second in citations, and fifth in accidents.

Aside from Utah being the worst state for drivers, California came in at the second spot on this list. Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio were also ranked in the top five.

And the states with the best drivers in the country? Connecticut ranked number one as having the best drivers in the country. Michigan and West Virginia also topped the list.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time Utah has been acknowledged for having residents with poor driving skills.

In the past, other websites such as Insure.com and Allstate Insurance acknowledged negative characteristics of Utah's residents when it came to driving. In fact, Utah drivers have even been in the rankings as the rudest in our entire country.

Have you heard that our residents aren't the best of drivers? Do you agree with this report that Utah drivers are the worst in the country? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments!

Speaking of being on the road, if you aren't too busy driving like a maniac ... try taking a scenic drive and enjoying the beauty of Utah. Check out these 13 scenic drives in Utah that deserve a spot on every Utahn's bucket list. And if you plan to spend some time behind the wheel, make sure you have car-friendly snacks for the drive.