"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