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The Most Annoying Things About Public Transportation

If your commute is driving to work, you’ve probably seen enough idiocy that makes you wish you could just use public transportation.

But if you do use public transportation, you’ve probably seen enough idiocy that makes you wish you could just drive.

1,000 people who use public transportation were asked to name the most annoying things they encounter on trains, buses, and subways.  Here are the Top 10:

1.  People who talk loud on their phone. Forcing dozens of people into their business. Dude, just text them.

2.  Aggressive people in general.  Especially if you feel unsafe.

3.  When someone won’t give up their seat for another person who needs it. Sometimes you don’t want to know how terrible the people around you are.

4.  Trash on the ground, or on the seats.  Spilled liquid is the worst too, especially if you don’t know what it is.

5.  Long delays, or your bus gets there late. You’d like to save your excuses for when it’s your fault.

6.  Pushing and shoving. No one likes human bumper cars, especially pre-caffeine.

7.  No air conditioning, or bad ventilation in the summer. And the smells it brings.

8.  Noisy kids. Especially when their own parents aren’t affected by it.

9.  Manspreading, or taking up too much space. Or invading your space.

10.  People who try to get on while you’re still trying to exit.  It’s like the equivalent of people who can’t comprehend the “zipper” merge when on the highway.

Are the Drivers in Your City Really Dangerous or Just a Little Dangerous?

Let’s say you’re on the road, minding your own business, and someone cuts you off doing 80 in a school zone with a turn signal that last blinked in 2013. Ever wonder if that kind of chaos is normal where you live?

Thanks to Allstate’s latest America’s Best Drivers Report, now we know exactly which U.S. cities are crushing it behind the wheel… and which ones should probably be forced to take the bus.

The 10 Safest Driving Cities in America

These cities are full of people who apparently read the manual, use turn signals, and maybe even wave politely when you let them merge (unverified):

  1. Brownsville, TX
  2. Boise, ID
  3. Fort Collins, CO
  4. Cary, NC
  5. Laredo, TX
  6. Olathe, KS
  7. Scottsdale, AZ
  8. Port St. Lucie, FL
  9. Madison, WI
  10. Eugene, OR

Congrats to Brownsville for taking the top spot with an average of 14.2 years between accidents. At that rate, your car might age out of the warranty before you hit anything. (And yeah, that’s collisions PER DRIVER, not overall. Although, who knows how many people live in Brownsville.)

And Now… the 10 Riskiest Driving Cities in the U.S.

If you live in one of these, maybe just get the full insurance coverage. And possibly a helmet.

  1. Boston, MA
  2. Washington, DC
  3. Baltimore, MD
  4. Worcester, MA
  5. Springfield, MA
  6. Glendale, CA
  7. Los Angeles, CA
  8. Oakland, CA
  9. Providence, RI
  10. Philadelphia, PA

Boston remains undefeated in vehicular chaos. On average, a Boston driver crashes every 3.07 years… which explains a lot if you’ve ever tried crossing Boylston Street with your life flashing before your eyes.

What the Data Actually Shows

  • East Coast, Least Safe: Seven of the 10 riskiest cities are on the East Coast. We assume it’s the traffic. Or the rage. Or both.
  • West Coast, Still Sketchy: California cities like L.A., Glendale, and Oakland aren’t exactly coasting either.
  • Texas = Road Safety Royalty: Four Texas cities made the top 20 safest list, and Brownsville took the crown. Everything’s bigger in Texas… including the respect for stop signs?
  • Pacific Northwest Redemption Arc: Cities like Bellevue, WA, and Portland, OR improved dramatically. Bellevue jumped 133 spots to become the most improved city since 2015.
  • Midwest Mayhem: St. Louis drivers fell harder than a dad on a hoverboard, dropping 90 spots to land at #175. Des Moines, Kansas City, and Omaha also took major hits in the rankings.

The Gap Is Growing

Overall, crash rates are slightly down nationwide, but the safe cities are getting safer, while the dangerous ones… yeah, not great. In fact, several of the worst-off cities saw crashes spike over 25% since 2015.

Want to see where your city landed?

The full 200-city list is available in the full report. But if you’re in Boston, you probably already knew.

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