11.2
Traffic fatalities per 100k
9.8
Fire deaths per million
Top 10
Overall safety rank
9.5 min
Emergency response time avg
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic fatalities per 100k | 11.2 | 12.8 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #5 of 30 states by overdose death rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 3 |
| #3 | Vermont | 9 |
| #4 | Illinois | 9.6 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.2 |
| #6 | Florida | 14.1 |
| #7 | Georgia | 22.5 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 26 |
| #9 | Washington | 26 |
| #10 | Virginia | 28.7 |
| #11 | Michigan | 28.8 |
| #12 | New Jersey | 30 |
| #13 | Arizona | 30.8 |
| #14 | Missouri | 34 |
| #15 | Ohio | 37.5 |
| #16 | North Carolina | 38.5 |
| #17 | Indiana | 40 |
| #18 | Kentucky | 45 |
| #19 | Montana | 52% |
| #20 | New Mexico | 52 |
| #21 | Massachusetts | 120 |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 170 |
| #23 | Rhode Island | 175 |
| #24 | Utah | 233 |
| #25 | Minnesota | 244 |
| #26 | Oregon | 285 |
| #27 | Delaware | 330 |
| #28 | Colorado | 417 |
| #29 | South Dakota | 421 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 556 |
Overview
Maine public safety indicators rank among the best nationally, combining the lowest violent crime rate with moderate traffic and fire fatality figures.
Did you know?
- Maine's harsh winters contribute to a higher-than-average residential fire death rate.