Cities with the safest drivers
On Sept. 1, the Allstate Insurance Company released its seventh annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." The report ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers, according to Allstate claims data.
So what did they find? Click on...
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According to Allstate, this year's top honor of "America's Safest Driving City" is Fort Collins, Colo. This marks the second year in a row for the city at the top spot.
According to the report, the average driver in Fort Collins will experience an auto collision every 14 years, which is 28.6 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Boise will experience an auto collision every 13.4 years, which is 25.5 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Lincoln will experience an auto collision every 12.9 years, which is 27.7 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Chandler will experience an auto collision every 12.6 years, which is 20.4 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Huntsville will experience an auto collision every 12.3 years, which is 18.9 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Knoxville will experience an auto collision every 12.2 years, which is 18.3 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Springfield will experience an auto collision every 12.2 years, which is 17.9 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Reno will experience an auto collision every 12.0 years, which is 16.6 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Eugene will experience an auto collision every 11.9 years, which is 16.3 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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According to the report, the average driver in Chattanooga will experience an auto collision every 11.9 years, which is 16.3 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.
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In Washington, D.C. the average likely occurrence of an accident is a startling every 4.8 years. In Fort Collins, Colo. it is every 14 years, 28 percent below the average, points out Moneywatch.com's Jerry Edgerton.
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Story: Seventh Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" Reveals Safest Driving Cities
Story: Car Accidents: Best & Worst U.S. Cities
Story: Seventh Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" Reveals Safest Driving Cities
Story: Car Accidents: Best & Worst U.S. Cities
Story: Seventh Annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" Reveals Safest Driving Cities
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"'Allstate's Best Driver's Report" was created to boost the country's discussion on safe driving. Each year we hope the report will increase awareness on the importance of being tolerant and attentive behind the wheel," said Mike Roche, executive vice president, Allstate's Claim Organization. "We want to recognize the city of Fort Collins for again being the safest driving city in America, and we salute all of America's safe drivers, who help make our communities better places to live, work and raise families."
Curious to see how your city ranks, check the Allstate web site (below) and click on "Best Drivers Data 2011."
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"Human behavior is the biggest cause of accidents. It is vital for us to educate American drivers about safe driving behaviors they can demonstrate on the road that will help make our roadways safer," said Mike Roche, executive vice president, Allstate's Claim Organization.
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