Tennessee among deadliest states for driving on New Year’s

As drivers in Tennessee hit the road tomorrow to ring in the New Year, new data shows the holiday carries a significantly higher risk for fatal crashes. CarInsurance.com analyzed auto fatalities nationwide during New Year’s to reveal the most dangerous times and places for driving during the holiday. Here’s what the report found:

  • TN ranks #10 among the most dangerous states to drive in during the New Year holiday.
  • Two TN counties made the top 10 for most dangerous to drive in: Davidson County (#3) and Shelby County (#8).
  • Rural states overwhelmingly lead the trend in auto fatalities during the new year, debunking the myth that fewer cars on the road means fewer fatalities.
  • The most dangerous time to drive on New Year’s is after the ball drops, between…

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