(WXYZ) — Our great state has been crowned the deadliest state for winter driving, according to a recent study.
Consumer research website, ValuePenguin.com , says Michigan has the highest number of winter weather-related driving fatalities in the country – earning it the top spot.
The study found between 2013 and 2017, there were 282 fatalities as a result of winter-related accidents. Michigan averages 37 deaths per 100 below-freezing days each year, according to research.
Detroit, Oshtemo, Lansing, Pontiac and Romulus were listed as the worst cities for winter driving in the state. The worst roads were I-94, I-75, I-96, US-31 and US-41.
Top five deadliest states for winter driving by fatalities were:
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Michigan, 282 winter driving fatalities
•Pennsylvania, 197 winter-driving fatalities
•New York, 183 winter-driving fatalities
•Ohio, 172 winter-driving fatalities
•Illinois, 135 winter-driving fatalitiesSee the full study here.
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