Kansas City, Kansas, has been named America’s safest driving city with an average time of 14.9 years between collisions — 32.8 percent less frequently than the national average. This is according to the annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report.
The top 10 safest driving cities:
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Brownsville, Texas
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Boise, Idaho
- Laredo, Texas
- Port Saint Lucie, Florida
- McAllen, Texas
- Olathe, Kansas
Allstate offers the following safe driving tips:
- Minimize distractions such as talking on your cell phone, text messaging, changing a radio station, putting on makeup.
- Be aware of road conditions. Ice, snow, fog, rain — all of these weather conditions require extra caution and slower speeds.
- Leave a safe distance between your car and others around you. Maintain at least one car length space between your car and the vehicle in front of you for every 10 miles per hour of speed.
- Steer clear of road rage. Reduce stress on the road by allowing plenty of time for travel, plan your route in advance and alter your schedule or route to avoid congested roads.
- Maintenance matters. Ultimately, safety also depends on the maintenance of your car. Ensure that your car brakes, exhaust system, tires, lights, battery and hoses are in good working order.
