"The results are encouraging, as several cities are showing initiative in terms of their residents' safety," the researchers told Newsweek.

Utah ranks fifth among Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts in the top five safest states. The study from WalletHub says that the state ranks number one in workplace safety and four in emergency preparedness.

In a world where every headline seems to bring new concerns—mass shootings, natural disasters, and rising crime—safety is more important than ever. And here’s the

LOS ANGELES - A new study by WalletHub ranked the safest states in America, with four of the top five being in the Northeast. The Golden State didn’t exactly have a favorable result and ranked in the bottom 15.

Which U.S. state is the safest to call home? According to a new ranking from personal finance site WalletHub, many are in the Northeast.

WalletHub “The safest states in America protect their residents from harm in a multitude of different ways, from keep

Four New England states have been ranked among the safest states in America, according to a new report. Wars, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and mass shootings have made U.S. headlines all year long and Americans are fearing for their safety and loved ones.