A new report indicates that collision rates are beginning to level off, rising just 4% in 2025, according to analysis by fleet telematics provider Lytx.

The rate of severe crashes per mile fell by 4%, and the rate of moderately severe collisions plummeted by 41%, according to the data.

But less severe crashes are climbing at an alarming pace, with minor collisions up 5% and low-severity incidents soaring 16%.

The construction sector saw an alarming 28% year-over-year spike in overall collisions, indicating a need for industry-wide intervention.

The collision rate in trucking rose just 2% in 2025, down from a 19% increase in 2024, as demand for freight transportation cooled.

“The 2026 Road Safety Report spotlights not only the significant victories we’ve secured but also the formidable risks that persist,” said Chris Cabrera, Chief Executive Officer at Lytx. “As we reflect on this year’s findings, I urge everyone in the fleet and transportation community to recognize the life-saving power of collective action and the impact we can make. By harnessing data and driving change through technology, we can help deliver on our shared goal of bringing every driver home safely.”

The report also found that near collisions dropped 23% from last year’s all-time high in all major industries. Q4 2024 saw a spike of 52% from Q3 2023’s numbers.

Transit, utilities, and trucking saw the greatest decline, while waste, distribution, and construction reflected the smallest decline.

Analysis showed that coaching efforts on device use surged 40%, reflecting intensified focus on reducing distractions.

Following too close (1-2 sec), handheld device use, and seat belt noncompliance are the top risky driving behaviors, analysis showed. Inattentiveness rose significantly year over year (168%), and food or drink incidents jumped 9%.

Data showed that the top four riskiest U.S. roadways are concentrated near major airports.

July remains the deadliest month for drivers, underscoring seasonal risk patterns.

The top 5 riskiest states for driving:

1. California
2. Texas
3. New York
4. Florida
5. Georgia

The top 5 riskiest metro areas for driving:

1. New York, Jersey City, Newark
2. Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington
3. Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim
4. Chicago
5. Atlanta

Analysts drilled down to the riskiest time of day for driving and found the hours of 11 am to 3 pm, peaking at 2 pm as the most risky.

The riskiest day of the week for driving is Tuesday, according to the data.

While following too close was the top coached behavior, speeding nearly doubled from 6.6% of coaching sessions to 12.3% year over year, and one out of 10 sessions included coaching on seat belt compliance.

The data for Lytx’s 2026 Road Safety Report was sourced from its comprehensive global driving database, which encompasses more than 341 billion miles of analyzed data from 6.3 million drivers in over 90 countries.