A new WalletHub study ranks Vermont as the safest state in America, based on 52 safety indicators that include crime rates, road conditions, and disaster preparedness. New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Utah round out the top five, while Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana sit at the bottom. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo says the safest states protect residents “in a multitude of different ways,” from low crime to strong economies.

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