04/03/2017

Distraction Dangers

More and more people are distracted whilst doing their daily tasks than ever before

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) finds that pedestrian fatalities are on the rise; the group estimates they reached their highest total in more than two decades last year.

The report cites a growth of distraction—both for drivers and people walking.
Whether you’re walking down the street or driving down the highway, it’s a good idea to keep your eyes on the road.

That reminder is a nice piece of general advice, but it feels a bit more essential considering a recent report from GHSA, which reports a major surge in pedestrian deaths between 2010 and 2015. Over that period, 28,642 pedestrians were killed nationally—a 25 percent increase, far above the 6 percent increase in total traffic fatalities over the same period. Pedestrian deaths now represent 15 percent of vehicle-related deaths.

Please click here to read the complete article from Associations Now.