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Our focus: Safer roads

Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents and deaths, and the rise of smartphone use plays a significant role. From public awareness to legislation to technology, we’re working to make roads safer for everyone.

60%
of drivers are distracted at least once a day. 1
10
The number of times drivers take their eyes off the road every day. 1
339
Yards of distracted driving each time - almost three and a half football fields. 1
84%
of consumers support distracted driving legislation. 2

Distracted driving resources

Dangers of teen distracted driving

Dangers of teen distracted driving

Help teens make good decisions on the road.

Avoid distractions with these tips

Avoid distractions with these tips

Use these safety basics every time you're behind the wheel.

It's getting scarier on our roadways

It's getting scarier on our roadways

Research shows that dangerous driving behavior has reached new highs.

The device that's putting lives at risk

The device that's putting lives at risk

Phone use is leading to more distracted driving.

Americans overwhelmingly support hands-free laws

Americans overwhelmingly support hands-free laws

We're working with lawmakers to pass distracted driving legislation.

The dangers of drowsy driving

The dangers of drowsy driving

Use these tips to help stay awake behind the wheel.

The underestimated dangers of distracted driving

[1] Data analysis in 2026 derived from SmartRide mobile app participants who had phone distractions while the vehicle was moving faster than 15km per hour.
[2] Nationwide Agency Forward Driving Behavior Survey (2025)

[3] Focused Driving Rewards is not currently available in AK, CA, HI, LA, MA, NY or OK.

Focused Driving Rewards is not insurance and does not require the purchase of a policy or a quote. Participation is optional and subject to terms and conditions. Nationwide may terminate the program at any time.