Helping prevent distracted driving

Let’s work together to bring an end to distracted driving

Distracted driving is a prevalent issue on our roads, claiming thousands of lives each year. It takes only a moment of distraction—from a phone, the stereo, or a conversation—to irreversibly change lives. Together, we can help prevent these tragedies by pledging to drive attentively.

Explore the resources below to learn more about distracted driving and the potentially life-altering consequences you and others on the road could face if an incident occurs.

The Goeltz family

In 2016, Tom and Wendy Goeltz lost their daughter, Megan, in a car crash caused by a man accused of distracted driving. Now they’re victim advocates, pushing for more awareness and stronger restrictions on distracted driving.

Take the safe driving pledge

To help make our roads safer for everyone, take this pledge from the National Safety Council. By signing the pledge, you’re committing to avoiding all forms of distraction, and speaking up when others are distracted.

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32,657 Distracted driving deaths

This figure includes deaths in the U.S. between 2012 and 2021. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

5 Seconds

That’s how long your eyes are off the road when you read or send a text. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

27 Seconds

How long a driver may experience a lasting mental distraction called “the hangover effect” after using their cellphone. Source: AAA

How prevalent is distracted driving?

How many are killed in distracted driving crashes each year?

About 3,000 people are killed each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
How many people text while driving?

About 44% percent of people text while driving—even though 96% of people think it’s dangerous, according to the National Safety Council.
How much time do drivers spend on their phone while behind the wheel?

Drivers in the U.S. spend about 2 minutes and 11 seconds on their phone per hour of driving, according to Cambridge Mobile Telematics.

Distracted driving resources

Save and share these resources to help prevent distracted driving at your business.

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Watch our distracted driving panel discussion

Our panel of safety, government, and risk management professionals discuss the prevalence and perils of distracted driving—and how managers can help protect their drivers, their businesses, and anyone on the road.

How technology can help

Motive

Motive is a leader in automated operations, providing resources like live vehicle GPS tracking, maintenance monitoring, and up-to-date compliance records. Their vehicle telematics systems can provide you with driving event and collision data so you can implement educational trainings to change driver behavior.

InCheck

To help our customers establish strong, sustainable hiring practices, we offer services through InCheck. You’ll get reduced pricing on comprehensive background and employment screening solutions, including motor vehicle records (MVRs) for prospective employees, that can help you avoid claims of negligent entrustment.

Eight seconds

In this video from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Sam Hendricks talks about the fatal crash that killed 54-year-old Robert Bursik. In 2018, Hicks was driving on a Minnesota highway when he looked down at his phone for eight seconds—changing the lives of two families forever.

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More information on distracted driving

Explore the websites below to find more resources from government agencies and other organizations.

National Safety Council
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Foundation for Traffic Safety
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Governors Highway Safety Association
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Impact Teen Drivers
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