Drivers in the southwest are some of the worst offenders of distracted driving, according to a report.

The 2023 Travelers Risk Index collected data to find the top causes of distracted driving.

The top distractions for southwest drivers include:

• 59% use the car’s interactive system, such as GPS or Bluetooth
• 51% reaching for something in the car
• 50% eat or drink in the car
• 45% make or receive a phone call
• 44% feel stress or experience intense emotions
• 43% use a phone including texting, social media, directions, podcast, music, etc

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The study also revealed a 14% increase this year in southwest drivers using their car’s interactive system such as GPS or Bluetooth.

To view the full report, click here.