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Worst states for distracted driving in 2026 showing New Mexico at nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes Kansas at 26 percent and Louisiana at 17 percent alongside safest states Minnesota Massachusetts and New York

The Worst States for Distracted Driving in 2026: State-by-State Rankings

ClouDenTech May 19, 2026

New Mexico leads with nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes caused by distracted drivers. Here are the worst and best US states for distracted driving in 2026, ranked using NHTSA FARS data.

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The Worst States for Distracted Driving in 2026: State-by-State Rankings

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