Study: South Jersey City Has 2nd-Worst Drivers in Northeast

Camden, New Jersey, ranks second-worst in the U.S. Northeast for drivers, according to a ConsumerAffairs study released last week.

ConsumerAffairs, an online resource focused on helping consumers make informed purchase decisions, ranked Northeastern cities based on what it calls the "worst drivers."

According to ConsumerAffairs, 18.12 deadly crashes per 100,000 people were reported in Camden, more than six times the national average. The city also has a high rate of total fatalities, at 12.54 per 100,000.

ConsumerAffairs notes, however, that as of February, permit holders in New Jersey younger than 21 must complete 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 at night, before they can get a probationary driver's license. The website notes that this change may help combat the deadly trend of vehicle fatalities in Camden.

In addition to Camden, the following cities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey also appeared in the top 20 worst cities for drivers rankings:

ConsumerAffairs said it analyzed the most recent crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to determine its worst cities for drivers rankings. The analysis included cities with populations of 65,000 or more located in states classified as part of the Northeast by the U.S. Census Bureau.

ConsumerAffairs also considered the following five crash factors: