Posted in Tennessee
September 29, 2015
These 10 Counties In Tennessee Have The Worst Drivers In The State
We absolutely love Tennessee, but these accident statistics are seriously good to know. The state of Tennessee recently released all numbers collected from 2010-2014, outlining data in a readable table you can find here. Keep in mind the population may skew all collected numbers, as an increased population will increase the accident rate and vice versa. All data is taken from the Tennessee Government website, but feel free to peruse on your own! (Just not while driving…)
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The accident rate in Washington County hits 35.4%.
The rate in Putnam is 38.47% of drivers.
Be careful in East Tennessee, with an accident rate of 38.68%.
40.78% of drivers here will find themselves in an accident.
Rutherford boasts 40.88% of drivers in accidents.
It's 41.06% in Sevier County.
We hope you aren't part of the 41.46% here!
Watch out, Nashville - you're looking at 42.28% in Davidson County.
Memphis may be the kicker here - with 42.57% drivers in accidents in 2014.
It's Madison County pulling our number one spot, ranked as the first by the Tennessee Government with 46.08% of drivers finding themselves on the side of the road. Ouch.
Did your home make the list? Be safe out there, make sure to put your phones away and keep your hands on the wheel. We can all make this state safer for everyone if we work together – you’re important. And you can truly make a difference.
