SELECTIVE INSURANCE FINDS THE WESTERN U.S. IS MORE LIKELY TO BE DISTRACTED BY DOGS WHILE DRIVING
The study, conducted online by The Harris Poll, found that more than 2 in 5 (
The study also found that
"More pets in homes, especially with the introduction of the pandemic puppy, mean more Americans may be hitting the roads with their pooch than ever before, especially as we head into spring and summer. We love our pets, but drivers must understand the risks associated with taking them along for the ride," said
When it comes to licensed drivers interacting with their dogs while driving over the past 12 months, other key regional findings include:
- Those in the Northeast are more likely than those in the West to say they have pet their dog while driving (
58% vs.44% ). - Midwestern drivers are more likely than those in the South to say they have given their dog food, treats, or water while operating a vehicle (
42% vs.32% ). - Across regions, the most common place for a dog while in the car is the back seat (among licensed drivers who drove with their dog in the past 12 months:
71% Northeast,68% Midwest,64% West, and58% South). - Of particular concern, almost one-in-five (
19% ) licensed drivers in the West who have driven with their dog in the past 12 months did so with it on their lap.
For more details, view these additional findings from Selective's Distracted Driving study and tips for driving safely with a dog in the car.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Selective Insurance from March 2-6, 2023, among 2,044 US adults ages 18 and older, among whom 992 are licensed drivers who drove with their dog in the past 12 months. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.8 percentage points using a
- Northeast:
Connecticut ,Delaware ,District of Columbia , Maine,Maryland ,Massachusetts ,New Hampshire ,New Jersey ,New York ,Pennsylvania ,Rhode Island ,Vermont ,West Virginia - Midwest:
Illinois ,Indiana ,Iowa ,Kansas ,Michigan ,Minnesota ,Missouri ,Nebraska ,North Dakota ,Ohio ,South Dakota ,Wisconsin - South:
Alabama ,Arkansas ,Florida ,Georgia ,Kentucky ,Louisiana ,Mississippi ,North Carolina ,Oklahoma ,South Carolina ,Tennessee ,Texas ,Virginia - West:
Alaska ,Arizona ,California ,Colorado ,Hawaii ,Idaho ,Montana ,Nevada ,New Mexico ,Oregon ,Utah ,Washington ,Wyoming
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