Michigan ranked 2018's sixth most dangerous state for driving in snow

Spencer Platt

<p>NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: A car drives through the snow on March 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. New York City and much of New England has experienced four winter storms in recent weeks that have resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights, downed power lines and closed schools and businesses. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)</p>

Posted at 5:59 AM, Dec 11, 2018

and last updated 2018-12-11 09:50:36-05

Michigan was ranked the sixth most dangerous state for driving in the snow this winter season, according to a reportreleased by SafeWise.

The report covers the best and worst states for driving in bad weather.

SafeWise analyzed the number of fatal car crashes due to snow in each state using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2016 crash data.

Overall, Michigan had 59 snow-related crashes and 72 resulting fatalities, the highest number in the report.

Michigan ranked 2018's sixth most dangerous state for driving in snow

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