Distracted driving by the numbers
During daylight hours on any given day, more than 537,000 vehicles are being driven by someone with a handheld phone. Staying focused and practicing safe driving behaviors is the first step to curbing distracted driving.
The download on distracted driving
What counts as distracted driving?
- Talking, texting or posting on social media using your mobile device
- Adjusting the car controls, radio, GPS, etc.
- Eating or drinking
- Attending to a child, passenger or pet
- Applying makeup or grooming
- Taking selfies
- Focusing on billboards, landmarks and accidents
- Daydreaming
Before you hit the road
- Be rested and alert
- Have a snack
- Input GPS information
- Put a passenger in charge of attending to others in the car, radio, etc.
- Turn off phone or download an app that will block texts and calls until you arrive
Be a focused driver by keeping your:
- Eyes on the road
- Hands on the wheel
- Mind on driving
Smartphone use and distracted driver habits are a key reason why auto insurance rates are going up.
At any moment, during daylight hours, nearly 537,000 drivers are visibly manipulating a cell phone.
About 8-9 people are killed and 1,000+ injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver each day.
A 2024 report states that the cost of distracted driving: $120.32 billion a year in the United States.
When you text and drive, your eyes are off the road for about 5 seconds. If driving 55 miles per hour, you will cover the distance of a football field.
According to a 2025 Governors Highway Safety Association report, motorists with a high level of cell phone distraction while driving are 240% more likely to crash.
Keep your teen driver safe
Teens are particularly at risk to drive while distracted. Help keep your teen safe on the road with The Hanover’s SafeTeen driving programs. These driver safety programs help teach teen drivers safe driving habits while giving parents peace of mind. It also provides rewards and savings to safe teen drivers and their parents.
Learn more about Hanover SafeTeen
Additional insurance coverages to consider
- New or newer car replacement
- Accident forgiveness
- Deductible dividends
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Loan-lease gap
- Roadside assistance
- Personal umbrella policy
Sources:
- Insurance Information Institute
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
- Federal Communications Commission
- Governors Highway Safety Association
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Related resources
Distracted driving by the numbers
During daylight hours on any given day, more than 537,000 vehicles are being driven by someone with a handheld phone. Staying focused and practicing safe driving behaviors is the first step to curbing distracted driving.
The download on distracted driving
What counts as distracted driving?
- Talking, texting or posting on social media using your mobile device
- Adjusting the car controls, radio, GPS, etc.
- Eating or drinking
- Attending to a child, passenger or pet
- Applying makeup or grooming
- Taking selfies
- Focusing on billboards, landmarks and accidents
- Daydreaming
Before you hit the road
- Be rested and alert
- Have a snack
- Input GPS information
- Put a passenger in charge of attending to others in the car, radio, etc.
- Turn off phone or download an app that will block texts and calls until you arrive
Be a focused driver by keeping your:
- Eyes on the road
- Hands on the wheel
- Mind on driving
Smartphone use and distracted driver habits are a key reason why auto insurance rates are going up.
At any moment, during daylight hours, nearly 537,000 drivers are visibly manipulating a cell phone.
About 8-9 people are killed and 1,000+ injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver each day.
A 2024 report states that the cost of distracted driving: $120.32 billion a year in the United States.
When you text and drive, your eyes are off the road for about 5 seconds. If driving 55 miles per hour, you will cover the distance of a football field.
According to a 2025 Governors Highway Safety Association report, motorists with a high level of cell phone distraction while driving are 240% more likely to crash.
Keep your teen driver safe
Teens are particularly at risk to drive while distracted. Help keep your teen safe on the road with The Hanover’s SafeTeen driving programs. These driver safety programs help teach teen drivers safe driving habits while giving parents peace of mind. It also provides rewards and savings to safe teen drivers and their parents.
Learn more about Hanover SafeTeen
Additional insurance coverages to consider
- New or newer car replacement
- Accident forgiveness
- Deductible dividends
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Loan-lease gap
- Roadside assistance
- Personal umbrella policy
Sources:
- Insurance Information Institute
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
- Federal Communications Commission
- Governors Highway Safety Association
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Related resources
Distracted driving by the numbers
During daylight hours on any given day, more than 537,000 vehicles are being driven by someone with a handheld phone. Staying focused and practicing safe driving behaviors is the first step to curbing distracted driving.
The download on distracted driving
What counts as distracted driving?
- Talking, texting or posting on social media using your mobile device
- Adjusting the car controls, radio, GPS, etc.
- Eating or drinking
- Attending to a child, passenger or pet
- Applying makeup or grooming
- Taking selfies
- Focusing on billboards, landmarks and accidents
- Daydreaming
Before you hit the road
- Be rested and alert
- Have a snack
- Input GPS information
- Put a passenger in charge of attending to others in the car, radio, etc.
- Turn off phone or download an app that will block texts and calls until you arrive
Be a focused driver by keeping your:
- Eyes on the road
- Hands on the wheel
- Mind on driving
Smartphone use and distracted driver habits are a key reason why auto insurance rates are going up.
At any moment, during daylight hours, nearly 537,000 drivers are visibly manipulating a cell phone.
About 8-9 people are killed and 1,000+ injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver each day.
A 2024 report states that the cost of distracted driving: $120.32 billion a year in the United States.
When you text and drive, your eyes are off the road for about 5 seconds. If driving 55 miles per hour, you will cover the distance of a football field.
According to a 2025 Governors Highway Safety Association report, motorists with a high level of cell phone distraction while driving are 240% more likely to crash.
Keep your teen driver safe
Teens are particularly at risk to drive while distracted. Help keep your teen safe on the road with The Hanover’s SafeTeen driving programs. These driver safety programs help teach teen drivers safe driving habits while giving parents peace of mind. It also provides rewards and savings to safe teen drivers and their parents.
Learn more about Hanover SafeTeen
Additional insurance coverages to consider
- New or newer car replacement
- Accident forgiveness
- Deductible dividends
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Loan-lease gap
- Roadside assistance
- Personal umbrella policy
Sources:
- Insurance Information Institute
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
- Federal Communications Commission
- Governors Highway Safety Association
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Related resources
Distracted driving by the numbers
During daylight hours on any given day, more than 537,000 vehicles are being driven by someone with a handheld phone. Staying focused and practicing safe driving behaviors is the first step to curbing distracted driving.
The download on distracted driving
What counts as distracted driving?
- Talking, texting or posting on social media using your mobile device
- Adjusting the car controls, radio, GPS, etc.
- Eating or drinking
- Attending to a child, passenger or pet
- Applying makeup or grooming
- Taking selfies
- Focusing on billboards, landmarks and accidents
- Daydreaming
Before you hit the road
- Be rested and alert
- Have a snack
- Input GPS information
- Put a passenger in charge of attending to others in the car, radio, etc.
- Turn off phone or download an app that will block texts and calls until you arrive
Be a focused driver by keeping your:
- Eyes on the road
- Hands on the wheel
- Mind on driving
Smartphone use and distracted driver habits are a key reason why auto insurance rates are going up.
At any moment, during daylight hours, nearly 537,000 drivers are visibly manipulating a cell phone.
About 8-9 people are killed and 1,000+ injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver each day.
A 2024 report states that the cost of distracted driving: $120.32 billion a year in the United States.
When you text and drive, your eyes are off the road for about 5 seconds. If driving 55 miles per hour, you will cover the distance of a football field.
According to a 2025 Governors Highway Safety Association report, motorists with a high level of cell phone distraction while driving are 240% more likely to crash.
Keep your teen driver safe
Teens are particularly at risk to drive while distracted. Help keep your teen safe on the road with The Hanover’s SafeTeen driving programs. These driver safety programs help teach teen drivers safe driving habits while giving parents peace of mind. It also provides rewards and savings to safe teen drivers and their parents.
Learn more about Hanover SafeTeen
Additional insurance coverages to consider
- New or newer car replacement
- Accident forgiveness
- Deductible dividends
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
- Loan-lease gap
- Roadside assistance
- Personal umbrella policy
Sources:
- Insurance Information Institute
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
- Federal Communications Commission
- Governors Highway Safety Association
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety