As the pandemic waned and Americans returned to schools and offices, they took with them their bad driving habits. In 2021, more than 39,500 fatal car crashes occurred on U.S. roads, a 10% increase from 2020. Forbes Advisor looked at crash statistics from around the country and has found wide regional differences in the numbers. Based on six crash-related metrics, the publication has ranked the nation’s drivers, based on where they live.