COLUMBUS, Ohio — Despite the increase in congestion and construction projects across central Ohio roadways, Columbus is still ranked as one of the safest cities to drive in.
According to a recent US News and World Report study, Columbus landed in the top 10 among 50 major US cities for safe driving. Columbus ranked No. 8 while Boston, New York and Washington D.C. earned the top three spots. Memphis, Albuquerque and Tucson were ranked as the least safe cities to drive in.
Analysts looked at a variety of contributing factors, including the number of fatal accidents, DUI arrests and car thefts across each city. Among the top 10 safest cities on the list, Columbus is one of the few that relies heavily on cars…