Best and worst driving states: Where Connecticut ranks

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – A new survey ranked the best and worst states in which to drive.

The personal finance website WalletHub published the survey on Tuesday.

WalletHub said it compared the 50 states across 31 metrics of a positive commute. The data included average gas prices, rush hour traffic congestion, and road quality.

Connecticut ranked as not the best, but also not the worst.

It put the state as 22nd on the list, which put it toward the “best” half of the country.

Here’s how the state fared in the metrics that contributed to its overall rank:

• 35th in ownership and maintenance
• 35th in traffic and infrastructure
• 2nd in safety
• 19th in access to vehicles and maintenance rank

“Owning a car can really squeeze your wallet if you’re not in the right location,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst. “On top of having pricey gas, maintenance and insurance expenses, some states can hurt you even more financially with excessive traffic congestion, which wastes both your fuel and your productivity. The best states to drive in are ones that are relatively rural, with smaller populations, a low cost of living, well-maintained roads and safe motorists.”

The top three best driving states were Vermont, Iowa, and Kansas.

The worst were Montana, Washington, and Hawaii.

Read the complete list on WalletHub’s website here.

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