America's Most Dangerous Drivers By Profession

Does your job impact your safety on the roads? As it turns out, it does.

Recently, Insurance.com conducted an analysis of the occupations that carry the highest percentage of individuals who claim an accident when searching for auto insurance. The rankings are based on the information people must supply in seeking an insurance quote.

Sam Belden, Insurance.com's Vice President, explained the results in a statement: “Professions that demand multi-tasking – being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule – are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents,” also pointing out that the lowest-incident drivers - like athletes and homemakers - tend to not be on the road during rush hour.

So, what are the most dangerous drivers on the road, by profession? Click ahead to find out!

By Paul Toscano
Posted Feb 18 2010

Claiming Prior Accident: 38%

Currently Employed: 2,542,760*
Mean Annual Wages: $65,130*

*Data displayed is for Registered Nurses

Claiming Prior Accident: 38%

Currently Employed: 175,720
Mean Annual Wage: $35,580

Claiming Prior Accident: 38%

Currently Employed: 10,330*
Mean Annual Wage: $26,610*

*Data displayed is for Barbers

Claiming Prior Accident: 40%

Currently Employed: 166,790 / 36,000*
Mean Annual Wage: $118,160 / $94,720*

*Data displayed is for Marketing Managers / Advertising and Promotions Managers

Claiming Prior Accident: 41%

Currently Employed: 126,740*
Mean Annual Wage: $21,550*

*Data displayed is for Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Claiming Prior Accident: 41%

Currently Employed: 6,135,520*
Mean Annual Wage: $64,720*

*Data displayed is for Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Claiming Prior Accident: 41%

Currently Employed: 503,420 / 2,371,750
Mean Annual Wage: $20,460 / $19,580

*Data displayed is for Bartenders / Waiters & Waitresses

Claiming Prior Accident: 42%

Currently Employed: 2,016,800
Annual Wage: $30,125 - $39,161*

*Figures represent the 2009 minimum and maximum for the GS6 government pay scale

Claiming Prior Accident: 43%

Currently Employed: 500,590*
Mean Annual Wage: $110,640*

*Data displayed is for Financial Managers

Claiming Prior Accident: 44%

Currently Employed: 1,003,270*
Mean Annual Wage: $92,270*

*Data displayed is for all legal occupations