Allstate Report Highlights Significant Increases in High-Speed Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday
An analysis of Allstate Drivewise data from the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday reveals a dramatic surge in risky driving behaviors. On Thanksgiving morning, instances of drivers traveling at speeds of 80 mph or faster increased by nearly 200% compared to typical Thursday mornings. The report also noted that late Wednesday night saw a 40% increase in trip volume between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Geographically, high-speed driving spikes were most notable in South Carolina, New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Additionally, the Monday following Thanksgiving emerged as one of the busiest periods for roadside assistance, with service events exceeding the daily average by 52%. The data suggests that long-distance travel and combined risky behaviors, such as speeding while using a phone, were prevalent throughout the holiday period.
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