Dallas and Fort Worth Ranked Among Angriest Cities In America
According to a study conducted by Men’s Health Magazine, Dallas is the 7th angriest city in America - ranking higher even than such likely suspects as Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles. Fort Worth fared only slightly better than the Big D, coming in at 17th place. I’m not entirely convinced the results are entirely accurate, but the list is apparently based on statistics including “the number of aggravated assaults per capita (FBI), the number of people with high blood pressure (CDC), the amount of time spent in traffic during rush hour (Texas Transportation Institute), and the number of anger-management specialists per capita (American Psychological Association).”
As a Tarrant County personal injury lawyer who travels the breadth of the metroplex regularly, I’ve got to say it doesn’t exactly surprise me that either city appears towards the top of the list when you consider the number of auto accidents in the area. Let’s not forget that DFW was ranked the 2nd worst city for road rage in the US last year. Anger is not necessarily a top cause of car crashes, but frustrated commuters have been known to indulge in aggressive driving habits which can absolutely cause serious traffic collisions. Road rage can manifest as a reaction to other drivers and usually involves one driver trying to get revenge or make a point to another, and such incidents can quickly escalate into dangerous and malicious driving activities such as cutting people off or tailgating.
Doctors suggest that a sugar boost can help curb tempers – a simple Pepsi or handful of raisins will do it. Personally, I’ve found that having the car radio tuned to a classical music station can have a calming effect, or failing that just take a deep breath and vow not to let that other driver wreck your day because he’s simply not worth it. Crashing your car because of an anger-fueled dispute with another motorist certainly isn’t worth it!
Mark Anderson is a board certified PI and wrongful death trial attorney who has been helping those hurt in vehicle accidents from Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding cities for 20 years. He is the author of the book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case and has been ranked among the top attorneys in his field. To arrange a free consultation with Mark regarding your individual case, call on 817-294-1900 or 214-327-8000.
