Routine 'going straight' driving deadlier than complex maneuvers nationwideA new study reveals which states had the highest and lowest rates of drivers involved in fatal crashes between 2019 and 2023, and the riskiest driving maneuvers that frequently lead to accidents. Mississippi had the highest rate of fatal crashes, with 32.39 drivers in fatal crashes per 100,000 residents annually, while Massachusetts had the least, with 7.38 drivers in fatal crashes per 100,000 residents. Despite having the nation's lowest population at just 584,057, the state recorded 833 drivers involved in fatal crashes over the five years. New Jersey ranked fifth among the states with the lowest rates, recording 9.56 drivers involved in fatal crashes per 100,000 residents annually. This suggests that most fatal crashes occur during what would typically be considered normal driving conditions, rather than during complex maneuvers.