‘Tis the season for Christmas music, but it’s not all jolly and fun, as a study has revealed the deadliest Christmas songs to drive to.
A study conducted by the South China University of Technology looked at links between how many beats per minute are in a song, and how that impacted the way people drive.
The study revealed that while music can help drivers stay awake on long trips, songs with 120 bpm could potentially be more harmful. The study found that songs with higher tempos made it harder for drivers to focus.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did a survey on road crashes that revealed that a quarter of crashes were because of distracted drivers either listening to music or talking with passengers.
Following the university study, Chill Insurance in Ireland looked at popular holiday songs and ranked them by fastest beats per minute.
Here’s the full list of the most dangerous Christmas songs to drive to:
#1 Gene Autry, ‘Frosty the Snowman’, 172 BPM
ARLINGTON, VA – DECEMBER 24: A man dressed as Frosty the Snowman waves as he drives a small boat, participating in a water skiing Santa Claus event on the frigid waters of the Potomac River December 24, 2004 in Arlington, Virginia. This is the 19th year where Kerry Nistel has dressed as Santa Claus and water skied on Christmas Eve. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
#2 Mariah Carey, ‘All I want For Christmas’, 150 BPM
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 03: Mariah Carey performs at the 82nd annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center on December 3, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
#3 José Feliciano, ‘Feliz Navidad’, 149 BPM
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 23: In this handout photo provided by NYSE Euronext, Representatives from The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut visit the New York Stock Exchange on December 23, 2011 in New York City. Make-A-Wish Child Katherine Mara rang The Closing Bell joined by legendary musician Jose Feliciano who directly following the bell ringing performed his renowned hit, “Feliz Navidad”. (Photo by Valerie Caviness/NYSE Euronext via Getty Images)
#4 Jackson 5, ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’, 147 BPM
American soul pop group the Jackson Five, five brothers from Indiana who are signed to Berry Gordy’s Motown record label. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Getty Images)
#5 John Lennon and Yoko Ono, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’, 146 BPM
Singer and songwriter John Lennon (1940 – 1980), formerly of English rock band the Beatles, and his wife Yoko Ono pose on the steps of the Apple building in London with a poster reading ‘War is Over! If you want it. Happy Christmas from John and Yoko’, in protest against the Vietnam War, December 1969. (Photo by Frank Barrett/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
#6 Frank Sinatra, ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’, 143 BPM
WILKES BARRE, PA – DECEMBER 16: A man walks his dog near an illuminated Christmas tree during heavy snowfall on December 16, 2020 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Winter Storm Gail is expected to bring more than a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
#7 Gene Autry, ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’, 142 BPM
WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 2: Christmas decorations are seen in the East Room during a press preview of the White House Christmas decorations December 2, 2004 in Washington, DC. The White House 2004 holiday theme is, “A Season of Merriment and Melody.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
#8 Wizzard, ‘I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day’, 140 BPM
1st April 1975: Roy Wood, left, singer and songwriter of the pop group Wizzard, with band member bass player Rick Price. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
#9 Judy Garland, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, 137 BPM
American singer and actress Judy Garland (1922 – 1969) on stage, circa 1960. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
#10 Jackson 5, ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’, 129 BPM
ANAHEIM, CA – DECEMBER 24: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, actress Eiza González meets the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, during the holidays at Disney California Adventure December 24, 2018 Park in Anaheim, California. The holidays continue at the Disneyland Resort with Disney Festival of Holidays, Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks spectacular and more, through Jan. 6, 2019. (Photo by Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)
