Study rates Indiana Is 2019’s 3rd Best State to Drive In

With U.S. traffic congestion costing the average driver over $1,400 per year and the U.S. ranked 10th in the world in road quality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst States to Drive in as well as accompanying videos.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key metrics. The data set ranges from average gas prices to share of rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

Driving in Indiana (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

  • 10th – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion
  • 26th – Traffic Fatality Rate
  • 27th – Car Theft Rate
  • 16th – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita
  • 21st – Avg. Gas Prices
  • 4th – Auto-Maintenance Costs
  • 8th – Road Quality
  • 15th – Car Dealerships per Capita

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-drive-in/43012/

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