DENVER ( KDVR ) — A recent study found that Colorado is one of the worst U.S. states to drive in — worse than California, New York, and any other state when it comes to auto theft.
Several studies and reports over the last year have called the Centennial State out for having some of the most aggressive drivers (Forbes) and some of the worst road rage (ConsumerAffairs) .
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Now, Colorado is starting 2025 ranked among the worst states in the country to drive in for several reasons, including having the worst auto theft in the nation, according to finance website WalletHub.
WalletHub named the best and worst states for driving after analyzing all states using 31 metrics across four main categories: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance. Some heavyweight metrics include gas prices, maintenance costs, auto theft rates, traffic and commute time, road safety, death and injury rates and more…