This Florida city has the worst drivers in the US, report says

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's no secret that drivers in Florida love to complain about other drivers in Florida.

A new report aims to end the debate of which drivers are considered the worst, however, and one Florida city was ranked No. 1 – Jacksonville. Three other Florida cities made the top 10, making the Sunshine State the "worst state for drivers," according to Real Estate Witch.

This marks the second year in a row that Jacksonville was ranked No. 1, the report said.

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"Despite being named the worst drivers in 2023, Jacksonville motorists have not been sufficiently shamed into driving more responsibly. Their driving has actually gotten worse," the report said.

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Additionally, Jacksonville has the highest number of alcohol-related deaths for the second year in a row, and is home to one of the country's most dangerous highways, Interstate 95.

The report was compiled using data like annual traffic deaths, alcohol-related traffic deaths, bike deaths, insurance premiums, Google Trends and dangerous roads, among others.

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Here's a look at the cities in the U.S. with the worst drivers, according to Real Estate Witch: