Watch Out for These Scary Driving Spots in New York

It seems like every time that I check-in on Facebook, I'm seeing an accident in the Southern Tier. It's a scary thing to see for sure and I just hope that everyone \ends up okay. I realize with the warmer weather finally here, it's easy to drive a little faster and become more distracted.

It can be a scary thing for sure when you are driving around in New York State. But where are the worst places to drive in the Empire State? Well, buckle up because we've got the lowdown for you!

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It comes as no real big surprise that the cities are the hot spots for fatal car accidents. According to Truck Parking Club data and Stacker Studio, here are the top four most dangerous cities to drive in New York

4. New York City

Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 0.2 (Below the national average)
Total fatal accidents: 228 (238 fatalities)
Most common crash site: Local city streets (167 fatal accidents)

3. Buffalo

Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 0.9 (Below the national average)
Total fatal accidents: 24 (28 fatalities)
Most common crash site: Local city streets (11 fatal accidents)

2. Rochester

Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 1.0 (Below the national average)
Total fatal accidents: 20 (20 fatalities)
Most common crash site: Local city streets (14 fatal accidents)

1. Hempstead

Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 6.0 (About 5.1x the national average)
Total fatal accidents: 35 (35 fatalities)
Most common crash site: State highways (18 fatal accidents)

With the warmer weather here, please pay attention to your surroundings. Whether you're cruising around in our cities or enjoying the beautiful countryside, avoid the distractions. After all, someone will miss you if you aren't here any more.