The state with the worst drivers in 2025 is Mississippi. It has held this position for three years in a row, characterized by the lowest rate of insured drivers at 70.6%, the highest number of fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, and a high number of DUI arrests. Mississippi’s driving conditions are considered the worst in the nation based on multiple safety metrics including insurance coverage, DUI rates, and fatal accident rates.
Other states with notably bad driving records include North Dakota, California, Florida, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Kentucky, which also rank high in DUI arrests, uninsured drivers, and road fatalities.
While some reports vary on exact rankings, they consistently place Mississippi at the top for worst drivers in the U.S. in 2025.
