Northbrook, Illinois, August 14, 2025– Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and new insights from Allstate’s DriveWise® (a safe driving program available in the Allstate app) reveal exactly when and where drivers face the greatest risks, based on millions of trips recorded nationwide. ************************.
Unlike traditional travel forecasts, Allstate’s analysis focuses onhowAmericans drive: from speed and hard braking to traffic jams and crashes. The data covers Labor Day Week (Wednesday to Sunday), comparing real-time driving behavior with average summer patterns.
Brian Dieringer, President of Allstate Roadside
“We’ve seen driving habits really change over Labor Day weekend. You have fewer drivers, step on the brakes, and more on gas, which is a clear signal that people are going to and from get off work every day for road trips.”
The busiest place on the road
These cities are expected to see the biggest increase in out-of-state drivers:
- Nashville
- Colorado Springs
- Las Vegas
- Austin
- San Antonio
These major subway routes are expected to slow down:
- Atlanta: I-85, I-75, I-20
- Houston: I-10, I-45
- Chicago: I-90, I-94
- Philadelphia: I-95
- Dallas: United States 75
The best and worst time to go on the road
Beginning on Wednesday, August 27, the trip will be prepared before the holiday and will reach its peak on Friday, August 29.
Best time to travel
- Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning hours (7-11 a.m.)
- Depart Thursday after 7pm and Tuesday’s return
Worst travel time
- Afternoon (3-7 pm) from Wednesday to Tuesday
Expert tips
Planning a trip around these peak windows can help you avoid traffic jams and dangerous driving conditions. DriveWise provides feedback on your driving behavior to help you make smarter decisions behind the steering wheel.
Curbside ruptures surge after holidays
Although most travelers focus on the weekend itself, Allstate curbside data shows that the real trouble begins on Tuesday (the day after Labor Day).
The collapse surged nearly 25% as Americans returned to work and school, one of the days when roadside assistance is most likely to be needed in summer.
“Allstate Roadside saw the phone surge the next day after Labor Day. This was partly due to increased wear and tear on holiday trips, but also due to many repair shops closing on holiday weekends and rushing to resume normal routines,” Dieringer said.
Fault Hot Spot
Top cities with curbside problems and vehicle failures during Labor Day travel include:
Expert tips
Don’t just prepare for the car you want to take. Also check the one you still have. Vehicles that were idle at home experienced many jumps and tire changes. Whether you’re on the road or back to a car parked throughout the weekend, Allstate Roadside covers you.
To get more driving insights, Allstate’s 2025 Best Driver Report reveals the safest and most riskiest driving cities in the country, perfect for planning your next road trip.
Editor’s Note
*The data are based on the 2024 Labor Day holiday period (Wednesday, August 28, September 3) compared with the daily average driving behavior in 2024. DriveWise, DriveWise, a voluntary safe driving plan customer can choose to enter to help drivers get personalized car insurance premiums based on their daily driving. Customers can save money only for signing up and staying active while avoiding risky behaviors like using speed, sudden braking, using their phones or driving late at night, which can lead to higher prices they pay.
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