One in 25 Drivers Fall Asleep at the Wheel

There are many people digitally distracted while driving, but simply not being well rested can be just as dangerous.

Falling asleep behind the wheel is more common than you think. According to a new survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 25 drivers in the U.S. have admitted to falling asleep at least once in the previous month.

The demographic or behavioral profile of those who are most at risk for an accident caused by sleep deprivation include:

Males under 25 years old

Binge drinkers

People who don’t wear seat belts

People who have sleep problems (sleep apnea, a rising concern associated with obesity)

People who get less than five hours of sleep a night