A new study says Gainesville is among the most dangerous cities in the country to drive in.
Gainesville is #8 on a list of the top 25 most dangerous cities for drivers, according to the study which was conducted by Truck Parking Club based on data from 2022 provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
About Gainesville, the report says:
– Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 4.0 (3.4x the national average)
– Total fatal accidents: 18 (19 fatalities)
– Most common crash site: State highways (14 fatal accidents)
In fact, 12 of the cities on the list of 25 – topped by Hempstead, New York – were in Georgia. And the report notes that nearly all of the top 25 cities for fatal crashes were in the Southeast.
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Though the study references “Gainesville,” it also includes all of Hall County which makes up the Gainesville Metropolitan Area.)
(Photo courtesy City of Gainesville)