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1. Ranking Texas
Roads and Drivers
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2. Measuring the Drivers
What makes a good driver? A bad one? And how do you compile a list of the
best and worst drivers? Financial tech firm SmartAsset has created a paradigm,
compiling statistics from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), Federal Highway
Administration (FHA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) to analyze factors contributing to roadway accidents and fatalities. They
have compiled a report listing the worst states in which to drive. Factors include:
DUI arrests, speeding tickets, driving fatalities and the percentage of drivers without
insurance.

3. Texas Makes the top 10
Top 10
1. Florida
2. Mississippi
3. Oklahoma
4. New Jersey
5. Delaware
6. Alabama
7. Vermont
8. Tennessee
9. Texas
10. Nevada
Texas ranks No. 9 overall on the list
of worst states in which to drive. The
reason: Texas leads the nation with
percentage of deaths from drunk
driving, at 40 percent.

4. National Safety Council Report
In a survey of the state of driving in the
United States, The National Safety
Council compiled a series of indicators
that show the progress individual states
have made in pursuit of safer driving.
Overall, Texas has made the most
progress toward safety; Montana, the
least. Texas still leans towards the
bottom of the list at 29.

5. NSC Texas Road Safety Progress
The NSC gives each state a
grade and an on/off track rating
for safety measures. The rating
indicates the progress states have
made toward overall safety and
in several different categories.
Overall, Texas received a “C”
grade.

6. Texas On Track/Off Track Ratings
According to the NSC:
Alcohol Impaired Driving: On Track
Child Passengers: Off Track
Distracted Driving: Developing
Older Drivers: On Track
Seat Belt: On Track
Speeding: Off Track
Teen Drivers: Off Track
Vulnerable Road Users: Off Track

7. Roadway Fatalities Rising Nationally
National trends suggest that traffic
fatalities in 2016 were the highest in
more than 50 years. According to the
NSC, 40,200 people died on American
roadways in 2016, making roadway
fatalities the second leading cause of
unintentional death in the United
States, and the leading cause of death
in 16 states, primarily caused by
distracted driving, excessive speeds
and driving under the influence.

8. Leading Risk Factors for Roadway Fatalities
 Vulnerable Road Users – 33 percent
 Alcohol – 29 percent
 Seat Belts – 28 percent
 Speeding – 27 percent
 Fatigue 17 percent
 Distraction – 10 percent
 Child passengers – 2 percent

9. Texas Safe Driving Tips
The Texas State Government suggests several
safe-driving tips for motorists, including:
 Wear Seat Belts
 Never Drink and Drive
 Be Aware of Fatigue
 Obey the Speed Limit
 Drive Defensively
 Maintain your Vehicle

10. Contact Guajardo & Marks to Learn More…
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motor-vehicle accident, contact Guajardo & Marks as
soon as possible. Guajardo & Marks has more than 50 years of legal experience, practicing out of offices
in Dallas. They have the knowledge and resources necessary to help with your legal problems. If you have
any questions or would like to set up an appointment, contact us online or call us at 972.774.9800.