The Distracted Driving Barometer

Distracted driving has become a major road‑safety and public‑health issue due to the risks involved (a 23‑fold increase in crash risk according to the French Road Safety Authority).

To help prevent phone use at the wheel, DriveQuant provides a solution that measures smartphone usage for road‑safety purposes. The data we collect through drivers’ smartphones is processed and returned to them in the form of a distraction score, raising awareness of the dangers associated with using a phone while driving.

The data shared openly in this barometer is collected exclusively from French motorists. Please remember to credit DriveQuant if you reuse our data, whether for commercial or non‑commercial purposes.

2025 Report

Additional resources

 

➡️ White Paper: How Driving Challenges Help Fight Phone Distraction Behind the Wheel, available here

 

➡️ 2024 thematic report from the European Road safety Observatory, explore

 

➡️ The Risks of Using a Phone While Driving According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, visit website