Trend & Annual Reviews

Distracted Driving vs. Drunk Driving 2026: Updated Statistics and What the Data Actually Shows
Texting With Driving
July 27, 2026
Distracted driving vs drunk driving in 2026: which kills more, which impairs more, what the research shows, and why the comparison matters for every driver on the road.

Fourth of July Driving Safety 2026: Holiday Statistics and What to Expect
Texting With Driving
July 10, 2026
Fourth of July driving safety 2026: NSC projects 410 deaths this weekend. Here are the holiday crash statistics, distracted driving risks, and how to stay safe.

Distracted Driving on Highways vs. City Streets: Where Are You Most at Risk?
Texting With Driving
June 17, 2026
74 percent of distracted driving fatal crashes happen on urban roads. The most dangerous road type is not the highway but the suburban arterial road. Here is what the NHTSA FARS data shows.

Distracted Driving at Night: Why Evening Hours Are the Most Dangerous Time to Text
Texting With Driving
May 29, 2026
Phone use while driving peaks between 6 PM and 11 PM. Nighttime driving is 9 times deadlier than daytime. Here is why these two facts combine to make evening driving America’s most dangerous window.