New Jersey Named ‘Worst State to Drive’ in the U.S. (New York Being 16th)

The Empire State may well have the whiniest drivers, but according to a new ranking, it doesn’t even make it into the top 10 worst U.S. states for driving.

Winning the dubious distinction as the worst place for motorists is neighboring New Jersey, which reportedly has the lowest road quality and the most traffic countrywide, as a recent MoneyGeek analysis showed.

In their rankings, which were published last month, researchers took into account traffic, transportation expenses, safety, road infrastructure, and weather. To create its lists, MoneyGeek analysed data from the FBI, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US Census Bureau, and other agencies.

In comparison to the Garden State, New York performed considerably better, while ranking as the 16th worst state for driving overall.

On the other end of the table, Nebraska was named as the best area due to its high-quality infrastructure and the nation’s lowest vehicle-related costs.

Below are the 10 worst states to lead according to the ranking…

1. New Jersey
2. California
3. West Virginia
4. Missisippi
5. Maryland
6. Florida
7. Hawaii
8. Delaware
9. Louisiana
10. Rhode Island

… and here come the best 10:

1. Nebraska
2. North Dakota
3. Minnesota
4. Iowa
5. Kansas
6. Idaho
7. South Dakota
8. Alaska
9. New Hampshire
10. Wisconsin