Love & Danger on the Road: Valentine’s Day Travel in New York State

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love and  it turns out that hitting the road in New York on this love holiday can be risky. According to a recent study by John Foy & Associates, New York State is on the list of the top 10 most dangerous states for traveling during Valentine’s Day.

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Cruise with Caution: New York State Crash Stats

From the years 2018 to 2022, New York State saw around 150 fatal crashes during the Valentine’s Day celebrations, making up of over 3% of all accidents. On February 14th itself, the state witnessed around 13 crashes, with a crash rate of 0.262%.

The Award for Most Dangerous State Goes to... West Virginia?

West Virginia takes the crown for being the most dangerous state for Valentine’s Day travel. With an average of 44 fatal crashes from Feb 7th-21st period and a crash rate of 3.47%, they’re not winning any safe-driver awards anytime soon. On Valentine's Day, this state sees 5 crashes with a 0.393% crash rate.

Love Drunk Driving? Let’s Avoid That

Valentine’s Day is a time when more people are out driving around and celebrating with their special someone. This means more vehicles on the road and delivery drivers out which adds to the chaos on the road.

Tips for An Accident-Free Valentine’s Day Drive

Also, lets not forget with Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, some people might have a bit too much and decide to drive under the influence. That can’t lead to anything good. To keep your Valentine’s Day road trip safe, plan smart. If you’re indulging in a couple of drinks, play it safe and use a designated driver or hop into a taxi or rideshare.