Allstate Thanksgiving Driver Report: What drivers should know before hitting the road
PR Newswire•10/11/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Thanksgiving morning high-speed driving increased nearly 200% versus a typical Thursday morning
- ➤Monday after Thanksgiving roadside service events reached 52% above the daily average
- ➤Thanksgiving Day trips averaged more than 40% longer than usual
- ➤100-mile-plus trips doubled on Wednesday and Thursday
- ➤South Carolina led state high-speed-driving increases at 151%
Expert Statements
Brian Dieringer, President of Allstate Roadside
“Allstate wants to help drivers get where they're going safely. Give yourself extra time, watch your speed and check your car before you leave. Drivewise can help enrolled customers understand their driving habits, and Allstate Roadside offers membership or pay-per-use support for car breakdowns and accidents.”
Allstate Thanksgiving Driver Report: What drivers should know before hitting the road PR Newswire
High-speed driving jumps nearly 200% Thanksgiving morning, according to Allstate Drivewise data, with new insights showing when and where drivers should take extra care.
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