Philadelphia Has Some Of The Best Drivers In The Nation Says Study

Stand up and take a bow, Philadelphia drivers! You’ve earned a spot on the list of America’s best drivers for 2019. Philadelphia, in fact, came in at No. 16 with Pittsburgh just a few spots below at No. 20. Allentown ranks No. 31 of 35, according to study results released by QuoteWizard.com. Here’s a look at how QuoteWizard.com determined three cities in Pennsylvania have some of the best drivers in the nation.

To determine what cities in the United States boast the best and the worst drivers, QuoteWizard.com first identified the 75 largest cities in the nation. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown were the only Pennsylvania cities to make the cut.

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The insurance comparison website then examined driver data from millions of insurance quotes. Quote Wizard.com used four main criteria to rate each city’s driving prowess.

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QuoteWizard.com looked at four types of “incidents” to determine which cities were the best and which were the worst driving cities in the nation.

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Those four incidents were accidents, citations, DUIs (Driving Under the Influence), and speeding tickets.

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Citations run the gamut from distracted driving, such as talking on the phone or texting while driving, to blowing through a red light.

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The cities that made the top 35 did so by having the fewest incidents while those with the worst drivers in the U.S. have the highest number of incidents.

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Detroit, Michigan, earned top marks as the city with the safest drivers. Portland, Oregon, on the other hand, had the highest number of incidents, making it the worst driving city.

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Do you agree that Pennsylvania has some of the best drivers in the nation? Join the conversation in the comments. All this talk about driving trigger your wanderlust? Then, set off on one of the 10 best scenic backroads in Pennsylvania for a leisurely drive.