{"id":2878,"date":"2025-11-12T14:40:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insuracarelife.com\/blog\/allstate-helps-millions-navigate-thanksgiving-travel-with-new-safety-and-congestion-insights\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:40:40","slug":"allstate-helps-millions-navigate-thanksgiving-travel-with-new-safety-and-congestion-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insuracarelife.com\/blog\/allstate-helps-millions-navigate-thanksgiving-travel-with-new-safety-and-congestion-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Allstate helps millions navigate Thanksgiving travel with new safety and congestion insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allstate Drivewise\u00ae reveals risky driving spikes during Thanksgiving and helps drivers avoid them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Phone use, speeding and hard braking jump 10% or more. Drivewise encourages safer habits with real-time feedback.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allstate Roadside prepares travelers for congestion and breakdowns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Roadside service events surge Monday before Thanksgiving. Allstate Roadside offers fast, flexible help through the Allstate mobile app.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allstate identifies unexpected winter risk zones and equips drivers to stay protected.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Claims data shows cities like Honolulu and Madison see steep safety drops. Allstate\u2019s crash detection and streamlined claims experience help drivers recover quickly and confidently.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 12, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Thanksgiving traffic could surge by 50% in major cities, and risky driving behaviors may make it even more dangerous. The latest <strong>Allstate Driver Report<\/strong> is helping millions travel safely this Thanksgiving with new data-driven insights and tools designed to reduce risk and stress on the road.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>When and how are drivers most at risk?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional travel forecasts, Allstate\u2019s analysis looks at <em>how <\/em>Americans actually drive. Allstate\u2019s safe driving program, <strong>Drivewise<\/strong>, in the Allstate mobile app, offers real-time insights that promote safer driving habits. Based on trips from roughly 2 million customers, here\u2019s what the data reveals about driving behavior during Thanksgiving week:*<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcf1<strong>Phone handling jumps<\/strong> <strong>Tuesday night and Sunday evening<\/strong> \u2013 Up 10% as drivers head out and return home from holiday plans.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97<strong>Speeding<\/strong> <strong>peaks Sunday morning<\/strong> \u2013 Up 11% as drivers race home from the long weekend.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\uded1<strong>Hard braking<\/strong> <strong>surges Thursday midday \u2013 <\/strong>Up 13%, likely from last-minute errands and local congestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Allstate Safety Expert Brian Tidwell said, <\/strong>\u201cDrivewise shows distraction and urgency tend to spike during holiday travel. That\u2019s why we created tools like Drivewise to help drivers stay focused and encourage safer habits behind the wheel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>When should you hit the road?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allstate data shows clear patterns in Thanksgiving congestion. Plan around peak windows to avoid heavy traffic. But remember, nighttime driving brings risks like low visibility, fatigue and impaired drivers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705<strong>Least busy times to travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Evenings (7\u201310 p.m.) <\/strong>and <strong>late nights (10 p.m.\u20131 a.m.)<\/strong> are consistently the least congested.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morning rush hours (7\u201311 a.m.) <\/strong>\u2013 especially Thursday and Friday \u2013 are among the safest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udeab<strong>Most congested times to travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lunch hours (11 a.m.\u20133 p.m.)<\/strong> dominate as the busiest window throughout the week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Afternoons (3\u20137 p.m.)<\/strong> Monday-Wednesday also show notable congestion spikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Where will holiday traffic surge?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last year, these cities saw <strong>an average 46% jump in out-of-state traffic<\/strong> making them prime congestion hotspots again this season. Expect an influx of out-of-state drivers in metro areas, and secondary markets including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phoenix, AZ<\/li>\n<li>Jacksonville, FL<\/li>\n<li>Columbus, OH<\/li>\n<li>Indianapolis, IN<\/li>\n<li>Oklahoma City, OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>When does Allstate Roadside often see breakdowns?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The days before Thanksgiving rank among the busiest of the year for Allstate Roadside. Last year,<strong> the number of roadside service events on Monday before Thanksgiving was 20% higher than average.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expect longer wait times for help, especially on peak travel days. Need help fast? Request <strong>Allstate Roadside<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>assistance through the Allstate mobile app. Choose from three service options, including pay-per-use.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Winter driving risks: Which cities changes the most?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allstate claims data shows some cities in the <strong>Allstate America\u2019s Best Drivers Report<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>experience sharp declines in driving safety during the late fall and winter months (November\u2013March), compared to their year-round rankings:**<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Madison, WI \u2013 \ud83d\udd3b128 spots<\/li>\n<li>Anchorage, AK \u2013 \ud83d\udd3b121 spots<\/li>\n<li>Honolulu, HI \u2013 \ud83d\udd3b102 spots<\/li>\n<li>Gainesville, FL \u2013 \ud83d\udd3b97 spots<\/li>\n<li>Tallahassee, FL \u2013 \ud83d\udd3b86 spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tidwell said, <\/strong>\u201cWarm-weather cities often aren\u2019t equipped for winter driving because they lack the infrastructure and see a surge of seasonal residents. Even cold-weather cities can be overwhelmed, which is why Allstate\u2019s message is simple: safe driving matters no matter where you are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the event of a crash or roadside emergency, <strong>Allstate crash detection<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>is a free safety feature in the Allstate app that uses smartphone sensors to detect collisions. If a crash occurs, the app sends a notification offering help, letting you call 911, request roadside assistance, or start a claim.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What\u2019s some quick advice for a stress-free Thanksgiving road trip?<\/u><\/strong><strong><u\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udeabSkip the lunch rush \u2013 <\/strong>Midday (11 a.m.\u20133 p.m.) is one of the worst times to hit the road. Allstate data shows congestion peaks during these hours all week.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\ude97<strong>Prep your car now <\/strong>\u2013 Roadside calls surge ahead of Thanksgiving, with a notable spike on Monday, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcf1Use smart tools<\/strong> \u2013 Whether you\u2019re heading across town or across the country, Allstate helps you drive smarter, safer and more confidently. Download the <strong>Allstate mobile app<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>to access Drivewise, Allstate Roadside and crash detection, all in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note<\/strong><br \/><em>*Data is based on aggregated and anonymized national Drivewise driving information comparing the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday period (Friday, Nov. 22\u2013Sunday, Dec. 1) with daily average driving behavior in 2024. Hours between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. were excluded from the analysis, as nighttime driving is inherently riskier due to factors such as reduced visibility, fatigue and impaired driving. Drivewise, a voluntary safe driving program customers can choose to enroll in, helps drivers earn a personalized auto insurance rate based on their everyday driving. Customers can save just for signing up and staying active, while avoiding risky behaviors like speeding, sudden braking, using their phone or late-night driving which may cause the price they pay to increase.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**The Allstate Best Drivers Report supplement compares collision claim frequency in America\u2019s 200 most populous cities during the late fall and winter months (Nov. 1, 2022\u2013Mar. 31, 2023) with full-year averages (Jan. 1, 2022<em>\u2013<\/em>Dec. 31, 2023). Rankings are based on Allstate property damage and collision claims data, representing approximately 10% of all U.S. auto policies. City populations are defined using U.S. Census Bureau data. A \u201ccollision\u201d is any auto crash resulting in a property or collision damage claim. This supplemental analysis highlights seasonal shifts in driving risk and is intended to promote awareness and discussion about safe driving, not to determine insurance rates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Allstate<\/strong><br \/>The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life\u2019s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices, and identities. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online, and at the workplace. Allstate has more than 209 policies in force and is widely known for the slogan \u201cYou\u2019re in Good Hands with Allstate.\u201d For more information, visit www.allstate.com<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-visibility\"\/> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Post Views:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">11<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways: Allstate Drivewise\u00ae reveals risky driving spikes during Thanksgiving and helps drivers avoid them. Phone use, speeding and hard braking jump 10% or more. Drivewise encourages safer habits with real-time feedback. Allstate Roadside prepares travelers for congestion and breakdowns. Roadside service events surge Monday before Thanksgiving. 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