KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two Tennessee cities ranked first and second in a study on the worst drivers in the nation, according to Consumer Affairs.
The news platform ranked Memphis number one and Knoxville number two on its list of cities with the worst drivers in the United States. The study found that 13.94 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents in Knoxville involved “bad driving.” This was three times the national rate, according to the report. It also highlighted speeding-related fatalities, which were also high.
In addition, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security found that of the 902 traffic fatalities in 2024 in the state, 143 took place in Memphis and 43 were in Knoxville…