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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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