Key facts & statistics

54%

More than half of all motor vehicle traffic crashes in Georgia involved at least one confirmed or suspected distracted driver.

MORE THAN HALF
54%

Of all motor vehicle traffic crashes in Georgia involved at least one confirmed or suspected distracted driver.

NEARLY 1 IN 3
28%

Of all serious injury crashes in Georgia involved at least one driver confirmed or suspected of distracted driving.

ALMOST 1 IN 4
24.1%

Of Georgia drivers were observed showing some form of visible distraction in the 2025 Georgia Distracted Driving Observational Survey.

RARELY STAYS IN ONE CAR
78%

Of all distraction-related crashes in Georgia involved at least one other vehicle in addition to the distracted driver.

STILL RISING
A growing
concern

Since Georgia's Hands-Free Law took effect, distracted driving convictions processed by the DDS have continued to increase, and statewide and national studies show distracted driving remains a growing traffic safety issue.

HIGHER RISK
Ages 15-24

Young drivers ages 15-24 are overrepresented in confirmed or suspected distraction-related crashes, post-crash citations, and distracted driving convictions in Georgia.

Distraction is a choice. Focus is a skill.

Every focused driver makes Georgia's roads a little safer. Train the habit today.

Sources: NHTSA CrashStats · Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety