IRVING, Texas, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate
Insurance Company today released its eleventh annual "Allstate
America's Best Drivers Report®" and Brownsville ranked second safest among
America's 200 largest citiesi in terms of car
collision frequency. The report underscores Allstate's commitment
to keeping roadways safer.
According to the report, the average driver in Brownsville will experience an auto collision
every 13.3 years. Brownsville
ranks fourth when population density is considered and third when
precipitation is considered.
"As a trusted advisor to Allstate customers in Brownsville, we're sharing these report
results to help them become safer drivers," said Rick Ortiz, an Allstate agency owner in
Brownsville. "While Brownsville
ranks highly on the report, slowing down, leaving room between you
and other drivers, and minimizing distractions are tips for
Brownsville's drivers to always
remember to remain safe while on the
road."
The Allstate America's Best Drivers Report was created to
facilitate an ongoing dialogue on safe driving that saves lives.
Kansas City, Kansas, is recognized
as the safest driving city in America with the average driver
experiencing an auto collision every 13.3 years, which is 24.8
percent less likely than the national average of every 10
years.
Recently, the National Safety Council estimated the
U.S. is on track for its deadliest driving year since
2007.ii For the first six months of 2015, NSC reported
traffic deaths are up 14 percent from a year ago, and serious
injuries are 30 percent higher over the same period. While there
are many factors that impact highway safety, an improving economy
and lower gas prices have led to an increase in the number of miles
being driven. The Federal Highway Administration's latest Traffic
Volume Trend Report says cumulative travel for 2015 is up by 3.5
percent.iii The June report is based on hourly traffic
count data reported by the states, using data collected at
approximately 4,000 continuous traffic counting locations
nationwide.
Below is a look at how other cities in Texas finished in the Allstate America's Best
Drivers Report.
City & Overall
Ranking
|
Collision
Likelihood Compared
to National Average
|
Average Years
Between
Collisions
|
Amarillo
(23)
|
-8.1%
|
10.9
|
Arlington
(175)
|
+40.9%
|
7.1
|
Austin
(166)
|
+37.1%
|
7.3
|
Brownsville
(2)
|
-24.6%
|
13.3
|
Corpus Christi
(58)
|
+4.8%
|
9.5
|
Dallas
(177)
|
+43.0%
|
7.0
|
El Paso
(50)
|
+2.1%
|
9.8
|
Fort Worth
(153)
|
+30.9%
|
7.6
|
Frisco
(146)
|
+27.6%
|
7.8
|
Garland
(181)
|
+44.4%
|
6.9
|
Grand Prairie
(171)
|
+38.0%
|
7.2
|
Houston
(170)
|
+37.9%
|
7.2
|
Irving
(182)
|
+44.4%
|
6.9
|
Killeen
(135)
|
+24.8%
|
8.0
|
Laredo (8)
|
-14.7%
|
11.7
|
Lubbock
(53)
|
+2.5%
|
9.8
|
McAllen
(36)
|
-2.1%
|
10.2
|
McKinney
(154)
|
+31.5%
|
7.6
|
Mesquite
(162)
|
+36.4%
|
7.3
|
Pasadena
(99)
|
+14.7%
|
8.7
|
Plano
(163)
|
+36.5%
|
7.3
|
San Antonio
(137)
|
+26.1%
|
7.9
|
Waco (106)
|
+15.7%
|
8.6
|
Allstate visually depicts the report in an interactive map found
at www.allstate.com/BestDriversReport. The map features the
America's Best Drivers Report with historical collision frequency
rankings from the past 11 years in an interactive format.
In addition to the traditional collision frequency rankings, two
unique rankings among the top 200 largest cities are featured in
the 2015 report. These location factor rankings include population
density and precipitation, and show how some cities' rankings can
change when taking these challenging roadway conditions into
consideration.
Cities' Rankings When
Factoring in Population
Density
|
Cities' Rankings When
Factoring in Precipitation
|
Amarillo
(32)
|
Amarillo
(26)
|
Arlington
(175)
|
Arlington
(172)
|
Austin
(178)
|
Austin
(167)
|
Brownsville
(4)
|
Brownsville
(3)
|
Corpus Christi
(91)
|
Corpus Christi
(54)
|
Dallas
(184)
|
Dallas
(178)
|
El Paso
(59)
|
El Paso
(60)
|
Fort Worth
(169)
|
Fort Worth
(155)
|
Frisco
(167)
|
Frisco
(144)
|
Garland
(183)
|
Garland
(179)
|
Grand Prairie
(185)
|
Grand Prairie
(166)
|
Houston
(170)
|
Houston
(158)
|
Irving
(188)
|
Irving
(181)
|
Killeen
(149)
|
Killeen
(139)
|
Laredo (5)
|
Laredo
(17)
|
Lubbock
(75)
|
Lubbock
(56)
|
McAllen
(38)
|
McAllen
(43)
|
McKinney
(171)
|
McKinney
(154)
|
Mesquite
(173)
|
Mesquite
(161)
|
Pasadena
(100)
|
Pasadena
(83)
|
Plano
(166)
|
Plano
(163)
|
San Antonio
(143)
|
San Antonio
(146)
|
Waco (144)
|
Waco (99)
|
Driving tips for densely populated cities:
- Allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
Stop-and-go traffic, gridlock, traffic signal stops, pedestrian
walkways and events that create traffic detours can add time to
your travel.
- Stay alert. Be prepared to frequently stop or slow down
for pedestrians, emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, parking cars,
taxi cabs, and public transportation vehicles such as city
buses.
Driving tips for cities with high levels of
precipitation:
- Be aware of road conditions. Ice, snow, fog, rain - all
of these weather conditions require extra caution and slower
speeds. Stopping safely in rain and snow takes greater lengths of
roadway than in dry conditions.
- Maintain your vehicle to prepare for extreme weather.
Headlights and brake lights are critical in low visibility
situations – be sure they are consistently maintained along with
other critical car functions such as brakes and windshield
wipers.
The Allstate America's Best Drivers Report®
For the past 11 years, Allstate actuaries have conducted an
in-depth analysis of company claims data to determine the
likelihood drivers in America's 200 largest cities will experience
a vehicle collision compared to the national average. Reported
property damage claims were analyzed over a two-year period (from
January 2012 to December 2013).
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
an estimated 32,675 car crash fatalities occurred in
2014.iv Additionally, Allstate research found that 70
percent of vehicles involved in auto claims are considered
drivable, which indicates that most claims are the result of
low-speed (under 35 miles per hour) collisions. Allstate utilizes
the America's Best Drivers Report to remind drivers to stay
vigilant behind the wheel and protect themselves from challenging
driving conditions.
About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest
publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16
million households from life's uncertainties through auto, home,
life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance,
Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Allstate is widely
known through the slogan "You're In Good Hands With
Allstate®." The Allstate brand's network of small
businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and
services to customers in the United
States and Canada. In the
20 years since Allstate became a fully independent public company,
The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners
have donated more than $405 million
to support local communities.
i The Allstate America's Best Drivers Report®
tabulates property damage collision frequency of Allstate insured
drivers from 2012-2013.The report analyzes the 200 largest cities
from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Estimates of the Population
for Incorporated Places over 50,000, measured for 2013 as of
July 1, 2014. In prior years,
neighboring cities that shared zip codes also shared rankings. This
only impacted a minimal number of cities; however, in 2014 and
2015, the report used geolocation to increase accuracy and there
are no longer shared rankings. U.S. Census Bureau data was used to
obtain the population density factor. For the precipitation factor,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data was
utilized. Allstate Drivewise® data is based on Allstate customers
voluntarily enrolled in the telematics program from 2010-2014. A
number of cities from the full 200 Best Drivers rankings are
excluded in the Drivewise data due to the limited measurable data
available, or because Drivewise was not available (California, North
Carolina, South Carolina
and Texas). The Allstate Best
Drivers Report is produced solely to boost the country's discussion
about safe driving and to increase awareness of the importance of
being safe and attentive behind the wheel. The report is not used
to determine auto insurance rates.
ii National Safety Council,
http://www.nsc.org/Measure/Pages/safety-management-research-statistical-services.aspx
iii Traffic Volume Trends (US DOT – Federal Highway
Administration, Office of Highway Policy Information):
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/travel_monitoring/tvt.cfm
iv National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
www.distraction.gov
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