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Category: Distracted Driving

Winter Driving Statistics: Accidents, Snow & Ice Crash Data

Cars driving slowly on a snow-covered road during winter weather, illustrating winter driving statistics and hazardous road conditions.

Nearly 70% of the U.S. population lives in regions that receive an average of 5 inches (13 cm) of annual snowfall. Snow and icy roads reduce pavement friction which leads to an increase in traffic fatalities. According to statistics, people slow down…

Drunk Driving Statistics: Deaths, Injuries & Costs

Infographic showing U.S. drunk driving statistics including deaths, injuries, and financial costs.

According to statistics, 1 in 3 traffic fatalities in the United States happens as a result of drunk driving. This ratio may vary depending on the state, the age of the driver, and the time of year. This article has compiled the…

Distracted Driving Statistics & Facts: Risks, Causes & Safety Tips

Distracted driving statistics showing risks of texting and cell phone use while driving.

In the early 1980s, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) brought to public notice; the horrific number of yearly fatalities caused by highly drunk drivers. They discovered that; 80 percent of car accidents involved some distraction -three seconds before an impact occurs. According…

Teen Driving Statistics: Crashes, Fatalities & Risk Data

Teen driver smiling while driving a car, illustrating teen driving statistics and the risks and safety issues associated with young drivers.

About 7 teens are killed daily in the United States in car-related accidents. Hundreds more are severely injured and treated in the emergency department. Teens ages 15-20 make up 7.8% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. According to statistics, teen drivers…