10/15/2026
🔕 Phone use remains one of the most preventable causes of distracted driving.
🪦 According to NHTSA, distracted driving claimed 3,275 lives in the U.S. in 2023. That's 3,275 people who did not return to their families--all because a driver thought what was on their screen was more urgent than what was on the road in front of them.
🤫 Switching devices to ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode can curb the urge to check notifications on the road. If you have a passenger you trust, let them handle messages, music, or navigation for you!
October is Pedestrian Safety Month at the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.
