Allstate Telematics Reveals Sharp Increase in High-Speed Driving During Holiday Travel
What happened
Allstate released findings from its Driver Report, which analyzed over 44 million trips recorded through its Drivewise program during Thanksgiving 2025. The report found that high-speed driving, defined as travel at 80 mph or faster, increased nearly 200% between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Thursday compared to a typical morning. Furthermore, the number of trips rose by more than 40% between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 3 a.m. Thursday.
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Why it matters
The findings indicate a measurable shift in driving patterns during major travel periods, suggesting increased risk during the holiday. This trend relates to the volume of travel associated with the Black Friday shopping event and the associated logistics.
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Who's involved
- AllstateAmerican insurance company that released the telematics data
- Black FridayThe retail event during which the driving behavior was tracked
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Allstate could see increased costs for roadside service and insurance claims due to higher speeds and trip volume.
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The entities involved
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Allstate
American insurance company
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Black Friday
women's suffrage event on 18 November 1910