Here is a list of routes that one cannot afford to be less vigil! 24/7 Wall St. came up with this list comprised based on several driving-related measures including fatalities and traffic to identify the worst U.S. cities for drivers. A majority are found in California.
#10
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 4.6 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 34.7 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 44.8
Most dangerous road: US-101
#9
Yuba City, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 27 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 29.2 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 20
Most dangerous road: SR-99
#8
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 9.8 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 28 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 56.9
Most dangerous road: I-5
#7
El Centro, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 20.6 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 24.5 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: N/A
Most dangerous road: I-8
#6
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 7.8 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 26.6 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 64
Most dangerous road: I-8
#5
Modesto, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 15.5 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 31.1 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 29.8
Most dangerous road: SR-99
#4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 5.9 (state: 7.2)
Avg. commute time: 31.6 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 75.5
Most dangerous road: I-5
#3
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 12.9 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 35.1 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 37.6
Most dangerous road: I-80
#2
Stockton-Lodi, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 14.8 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 37.2 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 33.7
Most dangerous road: I-5
#1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
2018 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people: 6.2 (state: 9)
Avg. commute time: 29.8 min.
2017 hours lost due to congestion per car: 81
Most dangerous road: US-101
