Michigan is the deadliest state for winter driving, according to a new report based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
The report, released by consumer research website ValuePenguin.com on Jan. 25, says Michigan is “by far” the state with the highest number of winter weather-related driving fatalities between 2013 and 2017.
There were 282 fatalities in winter weather-related accidents, which is 85 more fatalities than the second-highest state, Pennsylvania, according to the data.
“This may seem unsurprising, considering the state is known for its harsh winters,” the report reads. ”However, even when you account for the number days the temperature drops to freezing or below, Michigan ranks as the second worst state for winter weather driving accidents.”
Michigan averages 37 fatalities per 100 below-freezing days each year, which is the 2nd highest rate in the country behind Texas, according to the report.
Together with Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Illinois, the states account for 36 percent of all winter weather-related driving fatalities in the United States.
Detroit, Oshtemo, Lansing, Pontiac and Romulus are the worst cities in Michigan for winter driving, according to the report.
I-94 is the most dangerous road for winter driving while I-75, I-96, US-31 and US-41 round out the top 5.
You can read the entire report here.