Authors
National Highway Safety Traffic Administration
Publisher
US Department of Transportation
Website Topic
Driver Behavior
Method
Crash analysis
Abstract
This factsheet contains data regarding driver use of electronic devices and its role in highway fatalities in 2015. Overall, data analysis showed the percentage of passenger vehicle drivers text-messaging or visibly manipulating handheld devices remained constant at 2.2% in 2015.
Reference
National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (2016) Traffic Safety Facts Research Note: Driver Electronic Device Use in 2015 – Factsheet. US DOT HS 812 326. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Related Topics
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