I didn't read the article, but it's not necessarily that places are dangerous. The US has many gas stations that are in remote areas, completely unattended at n

I didn't read the article, but it's not necessarily that places are dangerous. The US has many gas stations that are in remote areas, completely unattended at night, and very poorly lit. For someone who's concerned about safety, especially if they've been on the receiving end of harassment or attacks before, they will naturally try to avoid such locations.