CVSA Safety Results from 2025 Enforcement Week Now Released

CVSA Safety Results from 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week

The CVSA safety results from the 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week are now available, revealing how law enforcement targeted unsafe driving behaviors across North America. The annual enforcement effort, held July 13–19, focused on reckless, careless, and inattentive driving among both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and passenger vehicle (PV) drivers.

In total, officers in the U.S. and Canada pulled over 8,739 vehicles, issuing 2,504 citations and 3,575 warnings during the weeklong safety campaign.

CVSA Reports Results Highlight Reckless and Careless Driving

This year’s campaign theme—reckless, careless, or inattentive driving—was a central focus of the CVSA safety results report.

• A total of 20 citations and 53 warnings were issued for these violations.
• • CMV drivers received 12 citations and 47 warnings.
  • Passenger vehicle drivers received 8 citations and 6 warnings.

Reckless driving is defined as willfully disregarding safety, while careless driving means operating without proper attention or reasonable care. Although these numbers were smaller than other violation categories, the CVSA emphasized that the campaign aims to change long-term driving behavior, not just issue tickets.

CVSA Safety Results Show Speeding as the Top Violation

According to the CVSA safety results, speeding once again ranked as the most common violation detected during the week.

• 1,249 warnings and 917 citations were issued overall.
• • CMV drivers: 1,073 warnings and 491 citations.
  • PV drivers: 176 warnings and 416 citations.

Speeding remains a leading factor in traffic fatalities across North America. The CVSA notes that high speeds reduce reaction time and increase crash severity, making enforcement in this area a continuing priority.

CVSA Safety Results Include Seat Belt and Distraction Violations

The CVSA safety results also reveal frequent issues with seat belt use and distracted driving.

Seat Belt Violations

• 219 warnings and 264 citations were issued.
• • CMV drivers accounted for 204 warnings and 248 citations.
  • PV drivers received 15 warnings and 16 citations.

Seat belts are a proven lifesaver, yet non-compliance remains a major concern in both commercial and personal vehicles.

Distracted Driving

• Law enforcement issued 129 warnings and 116 citations for handheld device use.
• • CMV drivers received 107 warnings and 79 citations.
  • PV drivers received 22 warnings and 37 citations.

Using a phone or other device while driving combines visual, manual, and mental distractions—making it one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road.

CVSA Safety Results Detail Other Enforcement Findings

The CVSA safety results list several additional violations observed during the 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week:

• Drugs or alcohol: 14 CMV warnings, 22 citations; 4 PV warnings, 5 citations.
• Traffic control devices: 574 warnings, 296 citations.
• Improper lane changes: 104 warnings, 31 citations.
• Following too closely and radar/laser detectors use were also reported in multiple cases.

These figures show that unsafe driving behaviors continue to span a wide range of actions, from speed and distraction to substance use and lane discipline.

CVSA Reports Results Emphasize Outreach and Education

The CVSA safety results highlight not only enforcement but also outreach and education. Nearly 70,000 postcards were sent to inspectors and motor carriers to raise awareness about the 2025 campaign.

A media partnership with Paramount/CBS helped spread safety messages through social media, streaming platforms, and digital ads—reaching over 15 million impressions.

Additionally, 1,681 educational and awareness events were conducted across North America, including sessions that taught drivers how to identify and report signs of human trafficking.

CVSA Safety Results Reflect the Program’s Broader Goals

The CVSA safety results demonstrate the ongoing efforts of the Operation Safe Driver Program, which works to reduce crashes caused by unsafe driving behaviors. Each year, law enforcement, regulators, and the trucking industry unite to:

• Reduce risky driving among both CMV and passenger vehicle drivers.
• Promote safer roads through education and accountability.
• Prevent injuries and fatalities through enforcement and awareness.

By combining enforcement data with public outreach, the CVSA hopes to build a stronger culture of safety across highways in the U.S. and Canada.

In summary, the 2025 CVSA safety results show that while progress continues, speeding, distraction, and seat belt nonuse remain persistent challenges. Through programs like Operation Safe Driver Week, the CVSA continues to push for safer roads—one citation, one warning, and one driver at a time.

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