NJ ranks near top for living on the edge. But do I make the cut?

Oh boy. I may have to give up my Jersey card.

I thought I was doing good. I was born and raised here. (Freehold Township, baby!)

I mean, really, I avoid pumping my own gas like the plague. Plus, I took out a deer on 195. Doesn’t that count for some Jersey street cred? Turns out I might not belong though.

A study just came out that says the Garden State is filled with risk takers and that’s not me. Deadspin surveyed thousands of people across the country to find out which states take the most risks.

Not so much with jumping out of airplanes or bungee jumping. More everyday risks, like running red lights, eating expired food, delaying doctor visits, etc.
For example, 73% of New Jerseyans occasionally eat expired food. And 14% admit to doing it at least once a month. Now does this count?

The Ewing Diner (LOVE them from my TCNJ days) will drop off food at the radio station for the morning show. Much later in the day I will scavenge what’s left sitting out in the lunch area.

10 hour old bagel. See? I can be reckless!

I will tell you how reckless New Jersey is based on the following categories.

Other than eating expired food, there’s using a cell phone while driving, putting off a medical appointment, exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph. (OK,let’s get real, this is New Jersey, we must dominate this category.)

There’s also taking shortcuts through poorly lit areas, running red lights, getting in a car with a stranger, and even taking a physical risk to take a perfect photo.

When all was said and done it turned out New Jersey is the tenth most risk taking state. So we’re pretty badass.

The Top 10 most risk taking states

1️⃣ West Virginia

2️⃣ Utah

3️⃣ Iowa

4️⃣ Tennessee

5️⃣ Nebraska

6️⃣ Colorado

7️⃣ New York

8️⃣ Connecticut

9️⃣ California

🔟 New Jersey

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