Workers in many industries and occupations spend all or part of their workdays on the road. One study showed that compared with other drivers, those who were at work were more likely to be in a hurry to reach their destination, think about work, be tired, or use a cell phone.
Distracted Driving at Work
Centers for Disease Control/NIOSH | Mar 2024
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Mooney Law | Feb 2025
Driver Electronic Device Use in 2023
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Nov 2024
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The Zebra | Mar 2024, Apr 2024
Eliminate Distracted Driving at Home and Work
Travelers | 2024
Distracted Driving Statistics & Facts
Forbes | Feb 2023
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Why Distracted Driving is the Silent Epidemic Behind Most Car and Motorcycle Accidents
Roth Firm | Jan 2025
Prioritizing Personnel Safety: Reducing the Risk of Distracted Driving in Your Agency
MRSC | Apr 2024
Distracted driving continues to spiral, with estimated costs in billions
Insurance Newsnet | May 2023
The Cost of On-the-Job Traffic Crashes
Smith System | Mar 2023
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