Getting stuck in traffic is one of the worst ways drivers can spend their time on the road.
Fortunately for many drivers across the country, traffic isn't much of a concern in their state. This is great for drivers and insureds alike. Traffic can result in vehicles being exposed to a number of adverse road conditions, many of which can big implications on a drivers' wallet and insurance policy.
A recent article by Wallethub examined the worst states to drive in this year. To compare all 50 states evenly, Wallethub used four dimensions in their evaluation: cost of ownership and maintenance; traffic and infrastructure; safety; and access to vehicles and maintenance. They evaluated those dimensions using 23 relevant metrics; each was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the best for drivers.
With this in mind, which states are a breeze to drive through in 2018? 
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10. Illinois
Total score: 59.36
Safety rank: 5
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9. Arkansas
Total score: 59.77
Safety rank: 39
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8. Alabama
Total score: 60.53
Safety rank: 46
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7. Georgia
Total score: 60.70
Safety rank: 30
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6. Oregon
Total score: 60.86
Safety rank: 21
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5. North Carolina
Total score: 61.72
Safety rank: 26
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4. Iowa
Total score: 62.48
Safety rank: 25
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3. Nebraska
Total score: 63.09
Safety rank: 29
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2. Kansas
Total score: 63.56
Safety rank: 27
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1. Texas
Total score: 63.68
Safety rank: 23
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Denny Jacob
Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected].
