Tag Archives: Crash Statistics
Month in Review: August 2026 Distracted Driving News
August 2026 distracted driving news: Virginia’s I-66 operation and summit, Labor Day enforcement campaigns, and the NSC holiday weekend estimate.
Kentucky Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Fines and the Hands-Free Debate
Kentucky bans texting while driving but still allows adults to talk on a phone. Here are the $25 and $50 fines, the under 18 ban, and the 2026 hands-free bill.
Mississippi Distracted Driving Law 2026: Texting Ban, Social Media and the $100 Fine
Mississippi bans texting and social media on a handheld phone while driving, with a $100 civil penalty. Handheld calls remain legal, and 2026 bills to change the law did not pass.
New Mexico Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, Fines and Local Rules
New Mexico bans texting while driving, even at red lights. Here are the $25 and $50 fines, teen and commercial driver rules, and stricter city ordinances.
Virginia Distracted Driving and Car Insurance: Points, Records and What a Ticket Can Cost
How a Virginia phone ticket can affect your driving record and insurance: fines, the DMV demerit point system, reckless driving and the clinic option.
Montana Distracted Driving Law: Why Montana Still Has No Statewide Texting Ban
Montana is the only state without a statewide texting ban, but some cities ban handheld phones. Here is what happened to Chloe’s Law in 2025 and how to stay safe.
Labor Day Driving Safety 2026: The Holiday Numbers and How to Arrive Safely
Labor Day driving safety for 2026: NSC estimated 434 holiday weekend deaths. Here are the main risks, teen driver data and a simple checklist for safer trips.
The Economic Cost of Distracted Driving: What NHTSA Found and Who Pays
The economic cost of distracted driving was $98.2 billion in 2019, about $120 billion in today’s dollars, per NHTSA. See what it covers and who pays.
Virginia Distracted Driving Statistics: 18,688 Crashes and What They Tell Us
Virginia recorded 18,688 distracted driving crashes, 73 deaths and 10,222 injuries in 2024. Here is what the state numbers mean and what Virginia law requires.
Maryland Distracted Driving Statistics 2026: What the Data Shows
Zero Deaths Maryland reports an average of 210 deaths and 21,799 injuries a year from distracted driving. The state and national numbers, explained.