Detroit landed in 94th place out of 100 major cities across America for drivers in a study by WalletHub. The personal finance website examined cities based on costs, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and services.
The Motor City struggles with safety, as frequent crashes happen in the area. Poor road quality, mixed with constant crashes, creates a dangerous situation when Michigan winter weather hits.
Data from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments revealed that only 16% of lane miles in the three-county region were in good condition. About 7,000 road segments, totaling 440 miles, share the worst possible rating at 1 out of 10. That includes more than 25 miles of Eight Mile…