West Coast City Ranked Worst for Drivers in America

Oakland, California, has been ranked the worst city for driving in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, according to WalletHub. The city faces high rates of car crashes and thefts, with 23 fatal crashes reported this year and a 45% increase in car thefts. Factors contributing to its poor ranking include high costs of ownership, poor traffic infrastructure, and safety issues. Racial and geographic disparities in crash rates are also significant, with Black residents more likely to be involved in fatal accidents. In contrast, Raleigh, North Carolina, was named the best city for drivers.