COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) — A new study shows Ohio drivers are less distracted behind the wheel than the national average.
According to Cambridge Mobile Telematics, U.S. drivers in 2025 averaged slightly more than 23 phone taps per 100 miles. Ohio drivers averaged slightly fewer than 22 phone taps per 100 miles, about 7% lower than the national figure.
In 2023, Ohio enacted a law prohibiting drivers from using or holding phones or electronic devices for anything other than making phone calls while driving.
Preliminary data from last year shows traffic deaths declined by about 3% compared to 2024. State officials say a major factor behind the decrease is reduced distracted driving
