Does car insurance cover falling asleep at the wheel?

Does car insurance cover falling asleep at the wheel? Usually it does. But your insurance company may not want to pay if you caused an accident after driving while asleep. It’s more likely they’ll pay damages if an accident was someone else’s fault. One of the repercussions of falling asleep at the wheel is it can raise your auto insurance by up to 82%.

UPDATED: Nov 27, 2023Fact Checked

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Leslie Kasperowicz

Farmers CSR for 4 Years

Leslie Kasperowicz holds a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Winnipeg. She spent several years as a Farmers Insurance CSR, gaining a solid understanding of insurance products including home, life, auto, and commercial and working directly with insurance customers to understand their needs. She has since used that knowledge in her more than ten years as a writer, largely in the insuranc...

Farmers CSR for 4 Years

Eric Stauffer

Founder & Former Insurance Agent

Eric Stauffer is an insurance agent and banker-turned-consumer advocate. His priority is educating individuals and families about the different types of insurance coverage. He is passionate about helping consumers find the best coverage for their budgets and personal needs. In addition to founding Expert Insurance Reviews, Eric is the CEO of C Street Media, a full-service marketing firm and the...

Founder & Former Insurance Agent

UPDATED: Nov 27, 2023

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UPDATED: Nov 27, 2023

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Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different insurance companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

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