The recent rise in distracted driving incidents can be attributed to the increased prevalence of smartphone usage and navigation/infotainment systems while driving.

Connecticut distracted driving crashes continue to rise as smartphone use behind the wheel remains a major cause of ...

Distracted driving leads to thousands of fatalities each year, plus numerous injuries and property damage incidences. Distracted driving is any activity ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Southeastern Chapter of the National Safety Council is working with Lowcountry law enforcement to educate and warn high school students of the dangers of distracted ...

Root Insurance has published its 2025 Focused Driving Report as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, highlighting the serious issue of distracted driving, which causes over 3,200 ...

In a recent study by the Governors Highway Safety Association, driving distractions such as cell phones and other electronic devices, cause as much as 25% of all US car accidents. It is common ...

79% of drivers experienced near-misses, and 93% of them eperienced negative outcomes, highlighting the need for effective solutions. Drivers request improved communication tools and safety-focused ...

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Greenfield Youth Council has launched a new initiative aimed at raising awareness among local youth and the broader community.

A recent Samsara report has revealed that drivers’ #1 option for tackling distracted driving is access to accurate, AI-powered detection and alert systems. Other supportive technologies were also seen ...

Distracted driving includes activities like texting and eating, highlighting the need for awareness. Fleet managers should provide training, reinforce safety policies, and enforce consequences for ...

COLUMBUS — “We’re certainly seeing less distracted driving than before the law went into effect, but we still have a long way to go,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated in a press release this week of the ...