These Texas Cities Have the Worst Drivers

(KNUE-FM) Texans can sometimes have a bit of a wild streak, and sometimes that includes when they are behind the wheel. Some of that crazy driving doesn’t just mean when you’re in the bigger cities such as Dallas or Houston, any highway in Texas can be dangerous.

It’s not the highway itself; it’s the drivers that love to go fast and test to see if they can get away with breaking some laws on the road.

It’s not just about speed, in fact recently we were discussing some of the infractions that law enforcement is looking for right now as they are trying to make roads in Texas safer.

Distracted Driving Endangers Everyone

Unfortunately, we see fatalities way too often on Texas roadways, but some areas just seem to be worse than others.

According to data from Quote Wizard, they found that Texas drivers have the sixth-highest rate of accidents in the nation. It was interesting as the statistics even broke down that drivers under the age of 20 in Texas are three times more likely to be involved in dangerous driving incidents compared to drivers over 40.

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Young Drivers Pose Higher Risks

Regardless of age, every driver must stay focused on the road. There are people of all ages looking at their phone or doing other things. We must do a better job of paying attention when driving in Texas. It’s not just about a ticket or accident that could raise your insurance rates. It’s all about safety.

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Let’s Look at the Worst Drivers by City in Texas

Here is a look at the Texas cities with the worst drivers.