22K views · 368 reactions | Distracted driving is a leading cause of...

24K views · 421 reactions | Distracted driving remains a primary cause for traffic crashes on Ohio’s roadways. In 2019, there were 13,532 distracted driving related crashes in Ohio. Taking your focus off the road, even for just a few seconds, puts you and others at risk. #ItCanWait | Ohio State Highway Patrol | Facebook

Driving distracted is a leading factor in crashes and has become a deadly epidemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,142 people were killed in 2019 from distracted driving. That’s a 10% increase from 2018. In Louisiana alone, statics show that 187 people were killed in 2019 from a distracted or inattentive driver. As some of you may know, April is national distracted driving awareness month. Anything that takes your mind off driving is a distraction. Texting is

1K views |  Safety Alert!  Admit it, we've all been guilty of texting and driving. But the stats don't lie—nearly 14% of fatal car accidents are linked to distracted driving. That's over 3,000 lives lost annually. It's time to change this dangerous habit! Keep your eyes on the road, put down your phone, and make safety your top priority. | Oklahoma National Guard | Facebook