Study shows West Virginia is a dangerous state to drive in during the winter

A new study ranks West Virginia as the second most dangerous state to drive in during rain or snow.

Law firm Angel Reyes & Associates analyzed federal crash data and found the state averages nearly two weather-related crashes per 100,000 people.

Researchers say West Virginia’s steep terrain and winding backroads make even light rain hazardous — and snow or ice only increase the risk.

Wyoming topped the list as the most dangerous, followed by West Virginia and Mississippi.