Research says New Jersey One Of The Worst States for Distracted Driving In America

Technology is more essential today than at any point in human history.  Everywhere you go someone is picking up their phone or device and losing track of time scrolling or messaging on apps.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 3,308 people killed due to Distracted Driving in 2022.  Too many people are on their phones and not giving their focus to driving each day.

The Bader Scott Law Firm recently completed an extensive study about Distracted Driving in the United States in 2024.  Their research team gathered the latest data from NHTSA and other federal agencies to find out how bad Distracted Driving has been over the last 12 months.

In the Bader Scott Distracted Driving in America Report, their research discovered that every day 9 people die in Traffic Accidents caused by Distracted Driving.  According to their report, 42 percent of Distracted Driving Accidents in America involve motorists between the ages of 20 and 39 years old.

Where Does New Jersey Land On The List Of Most Distracted Driving States

The Bader Scott Law Firm found there are six states have significantly more Distracted Driving than the rest of America.  Unfortunately for residents of The Garden State, their state made the list.

New Jersey is ranked the 5th Worst State for Distracted Driving in America.  Distracted Driving accounted for 26.72% of Automotive Fatalities in New Jersey.

The Garden State is the only Northeastern state that lands on the Top Ten Worst States for Distracted Driving.  This is a major indictment for New Jersey because you can't dismiss these numbers as just a problem in this region of the United States.

Here are the Top Ten Worst Distracted Driving States in America:

1. New Mexico
2. Kansas
3. Louisiana
4. Kentucky
5. New Jersey
6. Hawaii
7. Idaho
8. Texas
9. Wyoming
10. Washington

Along with Distracted Driving, here are other actions that New Jersey drivers do that we think are annoying: