The Problem
Distracted driving crashes are those where distraction in vehicle, driver inattention, or cell phone or mobile use was cited as a contributing factor.
Distracted driving was identified as a factor for 2,906 fatal crashes (14 percent) and 17,221 serious crashes (19 percent) from 2010–2016.
59%
of distracted crashes involved striking another vehicle
Distraction Fatalities and Serious Injuries (2014–2018)
Distracted driving related fatalities compared to total statewide fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes from 2014 to 2018. SHSP was implemented between 2016 and 2017.
Distracted driving related suspected serious injuries compared to total statewide suspected serious injuries due to motor vehicle crashes from 2014 to 2018. SHSP was implemented between 2016 and 2017.
Percent of Distracted Driving Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes that Also Involve (2010-2015):
Speed
35%
Failure to Yield Right of Way
17%
Impaired
12%
Faulty Evasive Action
10%
Lane Keeping
8%
Fatal and Serious Injury Distracted Crashes
Fatal and Serious Injury Distracted Crashes
Fatal and Serious Injury Distracted Crashes
Proportion of Drivers in Fatal and Serious Crashes Involving Distraction Relative to the Proportion of the Population by Age and Gender
Click a strategy below to learn more about the countermeasures for that strategy.
Reduce fatalities and serious injuries by identifying and implementing education and awareness strategies to reduce distracted driving.
Improve the effectiveness of distracted road user educational techniques, tools, and strategies.
