CAMBRIDGE MOBILE TELEMATICS

Distracted Driving Fell 4.5% in 2023, Preventing An Estimated 55,000 Crashes and 250 Fatalities

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The report evaluates the various factors that can reduce distracted driving, including consent-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, hands-free legislation, and increased media coverage of the dangers of distracted driving.

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The report evaluates the various factors that can reduce distracted driving, including consent-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, hands-free legislation, and increased media coverage of the dangers of distracted driving.
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While a 4.5% reduction in distracted driving over the last year is an improvement, distracted driving is still dangerously high in the United States.
For the first time, CMT has published data on how the different types of distracted driving affect the impact speed of a crash.
The four states that introduced hands-free laws, where it’s illegal for people to handle their phones while driving, reduced distracted driving by an average of 7.1% and prevented an estimated 8,200 crashes and 37 fatalities in 2023.

New Missouri Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law Has Prevented 80 Crashes

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.

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Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.
One month before the law, drivers in Missouri spent an average of 1 minute and 45 seconds of every hour behind the week handling their phones.
Since the law began, distracted driving in Missouri has dropped to 1 minute and 42 seconds, a reduction of 2.86%.
A CMT analysis of Google searches for "phone law" in Missouri revealed a spike on the week of August 28, when the law began.

New Missouri Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law Has Prevented 80 Crashes

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.

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Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, today announced the initial impact of Missouri’s new Siddens Benning Hands-Free Law, which began on August 28, 2023.
One month before the law, drivers in Missouri spent an average of 1 minute and 45 seconds of every hour behind the week handling their phones.
Since the law began, distracted driving in Missouri has dropped to 1 minute and 42 seconds, a reduction of 2.86%.
A CMT analysis of Google searches for "phone law" in Missouri revealed a spike on the week of August 28, when the law began.

Distracted Driving During Back-to-School Has Grown 15% Since 2020

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

In 2020, drivers spent 1 minute and 52 seconds on their phones per driving hour from August 1 through Labor Day.

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In 2020, drivers spent 1 minute and 52 seconds on their phones per driving hour from August 1 through Labor Day.
CMT’s data shows that every 10% rise in distracted driving increases the crash rate by 1.4%.
CMT estimates that the 15% increase in distracted driving during the back-to-school season was responsible for an additional 31,000 crashes, 80 fatalities, and over $740 million in economic damages in 2022.
Compared to the rest of the year, distracted driving was 5.7% higher in 2020 and 5% higher in 2021 during back-to-school.

Michigan Hands-Free Law Has Prevented 650 Crashes & Two Fatalities

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The analysis shows that Michigan drivers spent an average of 1 minute and 47 seconds per hour on the road handling their phones in June.

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The analysis shows that Michigan drivers spent an average of 1 minute and 47 seconds per hour on the road handling their phones in June.
CMT estimates that the 11.2% reduction in distraction in Michigan since June 30 has helped prevent 650 crashes, two fatalities, and $15.5 million in economic damages.
“These life-saving laws are especially critical during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer when crashes and fatalities typically increase by 15%.
Ohio has seen a sustained reduction in distracted driving of 10% since its law began in early April.

Alabama Hands-Free Law Reduces Distracted Driving 2.4%

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

The new data shows a 2.4% reduction in distracted driving one month after Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill prohibiting drivers from handling their phones while driving.

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The new data shows a 2.4% reduction in distracted driving one month after Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill prohibiting drivers from handling their phones while driving.
From May 16 through June 15, Alabama drivers spent an average of 2 minutes and 5 seconds driving distracted.
Still, the 2.4% drop in distracted driving in Alabama for one month made drivers and roadway users in the state safer.
For more on how CMT measures distracted driving and the latest distraction trends, please download CMT’s 2023 report: The State of Distracted Driving in 2023 & the Future of Road Safety .

Nearly Two Months After New Hands-Free Law, Distracted Driving Remains Lower in Ohio

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

The new data shows that the initial gains from the law have continued, averaging a 10% reduction compared to March of this year.

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The new data shows that the initial gains from the law have continued, averaging a 10% reduction compared to March of this year.
Prior to the law, Ohio drivers spent an average of 1 minute and 39 seconds handling their phones while driving.
Since April 4, that figure has dropped to an average of 1 minute and 30 seconds, a 9-second reduction.
The continued success of Hands-Free Ohio will depend on education, incentives, enforcement, and technology.”
CMT’s data shows that the crash rate falls by 1.4% with every 10% reduction in distracted driving.

Ohio Handheld Ban Has Reduced Distracted Driving by Over 8%

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, today announced a new analysis on the distracted driving levels in Ohio, just three weeks after the state enacted a handheld phone ban.

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Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, today announced a new analysis on the distracted driving levels in Ohio, just three weeks after the state enacted a handheld phone ban.
Since the handheld ban began on April 4, phone motion distraction has fallen to an average of 1 minute and 31 seconds per hour, a drop of over 8%.
CMT’s data shows that every 10% decrease in distracted driving reduces the crash rate by 1.4%.
The current 8% drop in phone motion distraction in Ohio is the biggest the state has seen since 2020.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Reports Increases in Distracted Driving Caused an Additional 420,000 Crashes, 1,000 Fatalities, and $10 Billion in Damages to the US Economy in 2022

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, today announced the availability of its 2023 distracted driving report: The State of Distracted Driving in 2023 & the Future of Road Safety .

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Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, today announced the availability of its 2023 distracted driving report: The State of Distracted Driving in 2023 & the Future of Road Safety .
CMT’s data shows that every 10% increase in distracted driving kills over 420 people and costs the American economy $4 billion per year.
With the 23% surge in distraction since 2020, CMT estimates that the increase in distracted driving caused an additional 420,000 crashes, 1,000 fatalities, and $10 billion in damages to the US economy in 2022.
In one study across 30,000 drivers, CMT found that drivers who received feedback on their distracted driving behaviors were 25% less distracted.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Announces Road Safety Board with Steve Kiefer as Chairperson

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, announced today the formation of a dedicated Road Safety Board, with Steve Kiefer, a renowned advocate for safer roads, appointed as its chairperson.

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Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider, announced today the formation of a dedicated Road Safety Board, with Steve Kiefer, a renowned advocate for safer roads, appointed as its chairperson.
"I am honored to take on the role of chair of CMT's Road Safety Board, joining forces with an exceptional organization that has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to reducing distracted driving, saving lives, and ensuring the safety of all road users," said Steve Kiefer, Chairman of The Kiefer Foundation and Chairperson of CMT’s Safety Board.
The collaboration between CMT and Steve Kiefer will strengthen their shared goal of improving road safety for drivers around the globe.
The Safety Board will focus on developing high-impact policies and initiatives that will make the world’s roads and drivers safer.