Aggressive Driving & Road Rage by Generation

This chart shows how different generations engage in aggressive driving and road rage behaviors. Millennials (ages 25–39) exhibit the highest percentages across most behaviors, while Post-War drivers (75+) generally show the lowest.

Millennials (25–39) have the highest rates of tailgating, yelling, honking, and gesturing. Older Gen Z (19–24) is more likely to harass or bump other drivers. Post-War (75+) drivers show the lowest engagement in aggressive behaviors. Tailgating and yelling are the most common forms of road rage across generations.
Source: American Automobile Association (AAA)Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper