Here's Why Maine Ranks Among the 5 Worst States for Drivers

If you've ever driven down I95, sat behind someone doing 45 in the passing lane, or watched somebody try a three-point turn in the middle of an intersection, you might not be surprised by this one.

I feel like both of those things happened just last week for me.. But I may have been the one doing the 3 point turn because I forgot my airpods at home. Whoops.

But listen to this, Maine has officially ended up among the states with the worst drivers in America, according to a new LendingTree study. And before anyone gets defensive, we have the numbers to back it up.

Maine has now sadly ranked 5th worst in the country, with 42.3 driving incidents per 1,000 drivers.

Maine's Drivers Have Been Ranked for 2026

The study looked at accidents, DUIs, speeding-related incidents and other driving citations between January and August 2026.

This is what got me, Maine ranked 4th in the country for accidents, with 28 crashes per 1,000 drivers. Massachusetts came in third, which means our sweet and very friendly drivers next door aren't exactly helping our reputation either.

New Jersey took the unfortunate crown as the state with the worst drivers overall, while Michigan had the best driving record in the study.

Now, I'm not saying every Maine driver is bad. Some of us are super lovely and responsible people who use our blinkers and understand how rotaries work.

But, we all know that ONE person, who does treat there blinker like an accessory. And let's talk about winter driving. I know, right? We haven't even gotten through another Maine winter yet! But still, put that ONE person with ice, and snow and you've got an issue.

So, the next time somebody cuts you off, just remember: apparently, we've got a national reputation to maintain. Yikes.

What do you think, Maine? Are we really that bad behind the wheel, or is this study completely missing the mark?