Erie Insurance Survey Says 14% of Americans Have Fallen Asleep While Driving

Sleep deprived drivers are turning America’s roadways into danger zones with potentially costly consequences. A new survey sponsored by Erie Insurance found that 14% of Americans have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, a recipe for solo crashes and multi-vehicle collisions.

This alarming statistic is magnified by ERIE data that indicates a steady increase in drivers falling asleep behind the wheel since 2020. To combat the growing threat of drowsy driving, Erie Insurance is spotlighting the dangers of sleep loss, providing practical solutions for improving sleep before driving, and revealing the key factors behind Americans’ increasing sleep deprivation—all just