A recent study conducted by Caputo and Van Der Walde, Injury & Accident Attorneys, has placed South Carolina as the sixth most dangerous state to live in the United States. The study, which assesses various metrics to determine the safety levels of each state, highlights significant concerns for residents in South Carolina.
Comprehensive Analysis of Safety Metrics
The study compiled a list of states based on over ten different metrics, providing a comprehensive overview of where individuals are more likely to fall victim to crime, injury, or death. These metrics include
• Traffic fatalities
• Workplace injuries
• Firearm mortality
• Railway injuries
• Crimes against persons and property (including physical and sexual assault, homicide, burglary, and larceny)
South Carolina’s Troubling Statistics
According to the study, South Carolina stands out for its high rates of workplace injuries, homicides, and larceny. The state’s larceny rate is alarmingly high, with 1,706.19 incidents per 100,000 people, significantly surpassing the national average of 1,369.13. Additionally, South Carolina records almost double the average homicide offenses, with a rate of 11.21 per 100,000 people compared to the national average of 5.89.
Fatal workplace injuries are another critical concern, with South Carolina’s rate of 2.50 per 100,000 workers exceeding the national average of 1.94. These statistics underscore the heightened risks that residents face in their daily lives.
Broader Context: The Most Dangerous States
The study’s findings place South Carolina among the top ten most dangerous states, ranking it sixth. The full list, from most dangerous to least dangerous, includes:
1. New Mexico
2. Louisiana
3. Arkansas
4. Alaska
5. Missouri
6. South Carolina
7. Tennessee
8. Nevada
9. Colorado
10. Oklahoma
