Discusses a study by a personal injury law firm, 844SeeMike, which ranked the most dangerous spring break destinations in the U.S. in 2025. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, ranked 5th on the list, with high risks of DUI incidents, cyclist danger, hit-and-run incidents, and alcohol-related fatalities. The study analyzed data on hazardous activities commonly associated with spring break, such as alcohol consumption, impaired driving, and drowning incidents, to assign a risk score to each city and rank them accordingly.
Methodology and Ranking
- The study analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to rank spring break destinations.
- Cities were assigned a 0-100 risk score per metric, which were weighted, aggregated, and ranked to determine the most dangerous spring break destination.
Myrtle Beach's Risks and Scores
- Myrtle Beach ranked 5th overall as the most dangerous spring break destination, with an overall risk index of 18.40.
- Myrtle Beach had a high risk of DUI incidents (score: 25), cyclist danger (score: 27), hit-and-run incidents (score: 23), and alcohol-related fatalities (score: 26).
- Myrtle Beach had a lower risk of homicide (score: 12) and pedestrian danger (score: 2), and a moderate risk of drowning (score: 12).
Top 10 Most Dangerous Spring Break Destinations
- The top 10 most dangerous spring break destinations are:
- Daytona Beach, Florida.
- Panama City Beach, Florida.
- Naples, Florida.
- South Padre Island, Texas.
- Myrtle Beach.
- Tucson, Arizona.
- New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- Charleston.
- Nashville, Tennessee.
Top 10 Safest Spring Break Destinations
- The top 10 safest spring break destinations are:
San Diego, California, - Breckinridge, Colorado,
- Williamsburg, Virginia,
- Cannon Beach,
- Austin, Texas,
- Lake Tahoe, Nevada,
- Miami Beach, Florida,
- Tempe, Arizona,
- Los Angeles, California
- Park City, Utah.
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