Travel Safety Index
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United States

Americas

Higher risk than 45% of countries. Main concerns: violent incidents and petty crime.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions. The United States is generally safe for travelers. Exercise normal precautions in major urban areas due to petty crime. Be aware of natural disaster risks including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes depending on region and season.

Traveler Practical Risk

38
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: violent incidents, petty crime, natural disasters.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 45, Violent Incident 55, Civil Unrest 30, Health 20, Natural Disaster 40, Transport 25, Scams 30🔓 Petty Crime⚠️ Violent Incident📢 Civil Unrest🏥 Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4855
🔓Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4645
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2740
📢Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5030
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5530
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5325
🏥Health
Americas avg: 2320

Practical advice

  • ✓Be aware of your surroundings in major cities, especially at night.
  • ✓Monitor weather alerts for hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.
  • ✓Use licensed taxis or rideshare apps in urban areas.
  • ✓Keep valuables secure in crowded tourist areas.
  • ✓Familiarize yourself with local emergency numbers (911).
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 3/24/2026
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/24/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-03-24 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — United States

Is United States safe to travel to?
United States has a practical risk score of 38/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are violent incidents and petty crime.
What are the main travel risks in United States?
The primary risk factors for travelers in United States are: violent incidents, petty crime, natural disasters. Petty crime is rated 45/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for United States?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for United States is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions. The United States is generally safe for travelers. Exercise normal precautions in major urban areas due to petty crime. Be aware of natural disaster risks includi
What safety tips should I know before visiting United States?
Be aware of your surroundings in major cities, especially at night. Monitor weather alerts for hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. Use licensed taxis or rideshare apps in urban areas.

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