America's Most Dangerous Cities For Drivers

Source: Insurance.com || Photo: Peter Cade | Stone | Getty Images Think you share the road with some bad drivers? As it turns out, some cities around the US have roads that are far more dangerous than others. Recently, Insurance.comconducted an analysis of the cities that have the highest proportion of its residents claiming a prior accident when searching for an auto insurance quote. The rankings are based on the information people must supply in seeking an insurance quote. Getting into even a small accident can result in increased insurance premiums. Insurance.com CEO Rob Klapper reminds drivers to "avoid driver distractions and obey traffic laws" both to increase safety and keep down premiums. The country's safest city is Yuma, Arizona, with only 17.2% of drivers claiming prior accidents. Big cities like Los Angeles and Chicago were also on the lower end of the spectrum, with 26.3% and 26.1%, respectively. So, what are the most dangerous US cities for drivers? Click ahead to find out! By Paul ToscanoPosted 14 May 2010

Photo: Thinkstock | Comstock Images | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 31.8% Average insurance premium: $1,318 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 27% Being hit by another vehicle: 15% Single vehicle accident: 10%

Photo: Denis Tangney Jr. | Photodisc | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 32.2% Average insurance premium: $1,351 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 26% Being hit by another vehicle: 17% Single vehicle accident: 10%

Photo: Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 32.3% Average insurance premium: $1,558 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 27% Being hit by another vehicle: 19% Single vehicle accident: 11%

Photo: Jumper | Photodisc | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 32.4% Average insurance premium: $1,611 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 23% Being hit by another vehicle: 21% Single vehicle accident: 9%

Photo: Doug Kerr Claims reporting prior accident: 32.9% Average insurance premium: $1,199 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 23% Being hit by another vehicle: 14% Single vehicle accident: 13%

Photo: Doug Kerr Claims reporting prior accident: 33.1% Average insurance premium: $1,624 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 23% Being hit by another vehicle: 14% Single vehicle accident: 13%

Photo: Walter Bibikow | The Image Bank | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 33.2% Average insurance premium: $1,226 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 25% Being hit by another vehicle: 20% Single vehicle accident: 9%

Photo: Doug Kerr Claims reporting prior accident: 33.4% Average insurance premium: $1,250 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 26% Being hit by another vehicle: 23% Single vehicle accident: 8%

Photo: VisionsofAmerica | Joe Sohm | Photodisc | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 34.5% Average insurance premium: $1,586 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 22% Being hit by another vehicle: 14% Single vehicle accident: 12%

Photo: Greg Pease | Photographer's Choice | Getty Images Claims reporting prior accident: 36.5% Average insurance premium: $2,304 Types of Accidents Hitting another vehicle: 26% Being hit by another vehicle: 20% Single vehicle accident: 9%

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