2025 Focused Driving Report
Root took a deep dive into our exclusive driving data to understand how focused drivers really are behind the wheel.
In our 2025 Focused Driving Report, we’re sharing what we found and invite you to consider some practical ways that we can all help cut down on risky driving and make the roads a little safer for everyone. This report is based on data from 2024.
Distracted Driving Percentage
Distracted Driving Percentage (DD%) is calculated by measuring the number of distracted miles for every 100 miles driven. This percentage is calculated by dividing the distance driven while distracted by the total distance driven.
For example, if a driver interacts with their phone for 5 miles of a 100-mile trip, their DD% would be 5.00. A higher score means more distraction behind the wheel, while a lower score indicates a more focused driver.
National Distracted Driving Percentage
In 2024, the average driver used their phone 10.89 miles out of every 100 miles driven. On average, drivers nationwide are distracted by their phones roughly one mile for every ten miles they drive.
Most Focused Drivers by State
Oregon drivers lead the nation in focused driving, picking up their phones an average of 7 fewer times every 100 miles than drivers in Louisiana, the most distracted state.
Most Focused Drivers by Metro Area
Among census areas with an overall population of at least 250,000 in which at least 400 drivers share driving data, Portland, Oregon earns the title of the most focused metro area, with drivers picking up their phones 7 fewer times every 100 miles than those in New Orleans, Louisiana—the most distracted metro area.
Most Focused Drivers by Age
Baby Boomers are the most focused generation by a hair, using their phones just one fewer time every 100 miles than both the Silent Generation and Gen X. As the most distracted generation, Gen Z uses their phones more than twice as much as Baby Boomers.
Most Distracted Social Media Activity
13% of survey respondents admitted to using social media while driving. Of those who admitted to using social media, the app used they most frequently was Facebook.
Insights on distracted driving
One moment is all it takes to get into an accident. One distracted moment.
Female • 47 • Florida
Accidents can happen in a blink of an eye, so it’s always good to focus on the road and look at your phone once you reached your destination safely.
Male • 40 • Illinois
I put my phone on “do not disturb” mode before I even start the car. Out of sight!
Female • 22 • Oregon
Our Commitment Continues
At Root, we believe in the power of data. It fuels the actions we take and empowers safer driving—and we’re committed to making roads safer by sharing the data we gather and advocating for driving safety.
We’re just as dedicated to our customers who are committed to focused driving, and we’ll continue to celebrate them by rewarding the best drivers with the best rates. Because when the roads become a little safer, everyone wins.
This report includes data that does not reflect how Root prices an individual’s auto insurance policy. Data based on an average.
Privacy Data privacy is extremely important to Root. We collect all data from drivers who enable app permissions for Root to measure their driving. We’re committed to protecting individual driver information and do not sell user data.