Detroit Is Not Happy To Be On This Driving List
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 13: A general view of the Detroit skyline and the Renaissance Center on August 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)
Detroit is in the top ten of worst cities to drive in. Really? Where does YOUR city rank on the list of Top Ten Best/Worst cities to Drive In. Really? Are we really that bad in the Motor City?
Here’s the entire list (and their methodology)
Top 10 Best Cities to Drive In
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Corpus Christi, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
Boise, Idaho
Plano, Texas
Scottsdale, Arizona
Greensboro, North Carolina
Laredo, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Lincoln, Nebraska
Jacksonville, Florida
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The 10 Worst Cities to Drive In (Unless Big Jim is driving)
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Oakland, California
San Francisco, California
Detroit, Michigan
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles, California
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chicago, Illinois
New York, New York
Seattle, Washington
Stockton, California
New York City lands at the bottom for traffic and infrastructure, while St. Louis, Missouri, is the worst for safety.
So what were they thinking with this survey? How does this happen? Detroit is in the top ten of worst cities to drive in. Really? Here’s a bit of the “why” in the survey
Most Americans rely on cars to get around, as “87% of daily trips take place in personal vehicles,” according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. While driving offers a more private and comfortable commute, though, it is often a major hassle and expense. Drivers annually spend an average of more than 373 hours on the road. That’s 15.5 days. Add the costs of wasted time and fuel due to traffic congestions, and our collective tab comes to about $869 per driver each year.
Road quality is another big factor in how pleasant one’s driving experience is. America’s highways and bridges are underfunded overall, with a backlog of hundreds of billions of dollars in repairs needed, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. The World Economic forum ranks U.S. roads at 17th in quality out of 141 economically developed nations, too. It’s clear there’s room for improvement.
Some cities are better for those behind the wheel, though. To determine those places, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 30 key indicators of driver-friendliness.
Now if you’re looking for the best and worst STATES for driving…we’ve got that list
right here
Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.