Who’s Worse Behind the Wheel? NJ Says New York

Jersey Drivers Admit They’re Terrible—But New Yorkers Are Worse Eric Scott Published: November 13, 2025 A new Rutgers Poll Finds New Jersey Drivers Love to Hate New York drivers, and Themselves. (Getty Images/Canva/Townsquare Media illustration)

New Jersey Drivers Say New Yorkers Are the Worst—But We’re Not Exactly Honking Our Own Horns

🚗 The Eternal Rivalry: Garden State vs. Empire State Drivers

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — If there’s one thing that unites us as New Jersey drivers, it’s our collective eye-roll at anyone with New York (or Pennsylvania) plates. According to a new Rutgers–Eagleton Poll, a full 33% of New Jersey voters say New York drivers are the absolute worst on the road.

But here’s the twist: 22% of New Jerseyans also ranked themselves as the worst drivers. It’s a mi