September 5, 2010
In 2008, there were a total of 34,017 fatal crashes in which 37,261 individuals were killed. (NHTSA)
In 2008, about 20 percent of all crashes in the year involved some type of distraction. (NHTSA)
In 2008, nearly 6,000 people—16 percent of total fatalities—died in crashes involving a distracted driver, and more than half a million were injured. (NHTSA)
Drivers who use hand-held devices are 400 percent more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
The younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. (NHTSA)
Using a cell phone use while driving, whether it’s hand-held or hands-free, delays a driver's reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. (University of Utah)
GHSA Report Shows States Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
Governors Highway Safety Association surveys state safety programs
June 17, 2010
Key Dates
Child Passenger Safety Week
September 19 - September 25
2010 Distraction.gov Driving Summit
September 21
From Twitter
Safe Driving Tip #39: Drive Your Van Safely - http://bit.ly/97Ek8F. Vans are heavier and harder to maneuver so one must be extra cautious.
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on Wed, Sep 01
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on Wed, Sep 01
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