New study finds Texas among the worst states for distracted driving. Here’s how bad

A new study found that Texas is one of the worst states for distracted driving.

The study comes from Georgia-based Bader Scott Injury Lawyers with data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Census Bureau.

Each state in the study was ranked on three things: distracted driving fatality percentage, number of people killed per 100,000 residents by distracted drivers and number of distracted drivers per 100,000 residents involved in fatal crashes.

⚡ More trending stories from our newsroom:

→ Mac Engel remembers Pete Rose

→ Check out this Arlington hole-in-the wall with good BBQ, tacos

→ How to visit the State Fair of Texas on the cheap

So how did Texas rank among other states? Here’s what to know:

Where does Texas rank on the distracted driving list?

Texas is the eighth worst state in the nation for distracted driving.

The study says that in 2022, Texas saw 495 fatalities due to distracted driving, which equates to 11.23% of all fatal accidents in the state. For instance, the national average is 7.78%.

Out of every 100,000 licensed drivers, 4.03 were involved in fatal crashes due to distracted driving. Furthermore, 1.62 people per 100,000 residents were killed by distracted drivers, per the study.

For a look at the full study, visit here .

What state is the worst for distracted driving?

New Mexico took the top spot in the study.

The state saw 185 fatalities caused by distracted driving in 2022, which equates to 40% of all fatal accidents in New Mexico. Out of every 100,000 licensed drivers, 18.83 were involved in fatal crashes due to distracted driving.

Furthermore, 8.75 people per 100,000 residents were killed by distracted drivers, per the study.

Who else made the top 10 worst states for distracted driving list?

Here’s a look:

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