QuoteWizard's 5th Annual Best and Worst Driver Report

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On October 21, 2020, QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, released its 5th annual Best and Worst Drivers by State report, analyzing over 2 million insurance quotes to determine state rankings based on driving incidents. Wyoming, Virginia, and Colorado were identified as the states with the worst drivers, while West Virginia, Missouri, and Michigan topped the list for the best drivers. The rankings were derived from a composite score based on accident rates, speeding tickets, DUIs, and citations.

Positive

• Increased engagement with consumers through the annual report, potentially leading to improved brand reputation.
• Enhanced visibility for QuoteWizard in the insurance market due to comprehensive analysis of driving behaviors across states.

Negative

• Identifying states with poor driving records may deter potential customers from those regions.
• Negative publicity associated with states having the worst drivers could impact QuoteWizard's broader marketing efforts.

SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- QuoteWizard®, a LendingTree company and one of the nation's leading online insurance marketplaces released its 5th annual Best and Worst Drivers by State Report. Many people have experienced driving in all parts of the country and have their thoughts on who is among the best or worst. What is your favorite and least favorite state to drive in? Do our rankings do it justice?

Visit the full report here: https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/the-best-and-worst-drivers-by-state

The worst driving states

1. Wyoming
2. Virginia
3. Colorado
4. New Jersey
5. South Dakota

The best driving states

1. West Virginia
2. Missouri
3. Michigan
4. New Mexico
5. Texas

Methodology

We analyzed over 2 million insurance quotes from QuoteWizard drivers to see which states had the best and worst drivers. To get rankings, we built a composite score between four driving incident factors:

• Accidents
• Speeding tickets
• DUIs
• Citations

Rankings are a composite score based on the rate of occurrence between the four ranking factors. States considered to have the worst drivers had the highest rates of each incident factor. States considered to have the best drivers had the lowest rates of each incident factor.

Rank (Worst to Best)	State
1	Wyoming
2	Virginia
3	Colorado
4	New Jersey
5	South Dakota
6	Vermont
7	Maryland
8	Washington
9	Ohio
10	South Carolina
11	Georgia
12	North Dakota
13	Oregon
14	California
15	Delaware
16	Nebraska
17	Wisconsin
18	Arkansas
19	Indiana
20	Idaho
21	Maine
22	Utah
23	Alaska
24	Kansas
25	Connecticut
26	New York
27	Tennessee
28	Iowa
29	Pennsylvania
30	Louisiana
31	Minnesota
32	Alabama
33	Massachusetts
34	New Hampshire
35	Rhode Island
36	Hawaii
37	Mississippi
38	North Carolina
39	Arizona
40	Oklahoma
41	Montana
42	Nevada
43	Kentucky
44	Illinois
45	Florida
46	Texas
47	New Mexico
48	Michigan
49	Missouri
50	West Virginia

 

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states, as well as major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

For more information, go to quotewizard.com, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @quotewizard.

About LendingTree LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc.

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Emily: emily@quotewizardnews.com 
Nathan: nathan@quotewizardnews.com

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FAQ

What are the worst driving states according to the TREE company report?

The worst driving states according to the report are Wyoming, Virginia, Colorado, New Jersey, and South Dakota.

Which states are considered the best for driving as per the latest TREE analysis?

The best driving states identified are West Virginia, Missouri, Michigan, New Mexico, and Texas.

How is the ranking determined in the TREE company report on drivers?

The ranking is based on a composite score derived from accident rates, speeding tickets, DUIs, and citations.

When was the 5th annual Best and Worst Drivers by State report released by TREE?

The report was released on October 21, 2020.

What data was analyzed in the TREE report on driving?

The report analyzed over 2 million insurance quotes to assess driving incidents across states.