Oakland Rated Nation’s Worst City for Drivers; San Francisco Takes 3rd

The East Bay city fared poorly in the study because of its high number of fatal crashes, long commuting times, and more.
Oakland Rated Nation’s Worst City for Drivers; San Francisco Takes 3rd
Traffic backs up at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge toll plaza on Aug. 24, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Oakland and San Francisco are two of the nation’s worst cities to drive in, according to a recent study by Forbes Advisor.

The study rated 47 of the most populated cities in America based on four categories: driving experience, safety, cost of car ownership, and access to car maintenance. Researchers considered such factors as the number of accidents and thefts per 100,000 residents, and the amount of time spent behind the wheel.