Gen Z drivers are car-azy behind the wheel: study compares US states
A recent study highlights the reckless driving behaviors of Gen Z drivers across the United States. Montana, Wyoming, and South Carolina are identified as the states with the highest rates of accidents and fatalities among this demographic. In contrast, New York is noted for having the safest Gen Z drivers, with significantly lower accident rates.
- ▪Montana drivers have the highest recklessness score at 99.74, with 23.79 accidents per 100,000 people.
- ▪The national average for Gen Z-related accidents is 14.81 per 100,000 people, but many states exceed this rate.
- ▪New York ranks as the safest state for Gen Z drivers, with a recklessness score of just 2.48.
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US News Gen Z drivers are car-azy behind the wheel: study compares US states By Jeanne Erickson Published May 23, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Get off the road! Gen Z drivers are wracking up some serious crashes across the US, according to a new report called “Gen Z Recklessness Score,” but some states stand out far more than others when it comes to bad behavior behind the wheel. The “Gen Z Recklessness Score,” revealed Montana drivers are the most dangerous, followed by Wyoming and South Carolina, according to the report, which used National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Gen Z motorists in New York are the safest drivers, with New Jersey drivers riding their bumpers as the fifth safest.
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