Driver distraction and inattention in the USA large truck and national motor vehicle crash causation studies

This study focuses on data from two USA crash causation studies: large trucks (2001–2003) and light motor vehicles (2005–2007). We examine the relationship between crashes and driver distraction/inattention in 956 large truck crashes and 2,470 passenger vehicle crashes. Causation is defined as factors that increase the risk that a crash will occur. Distraction/Inattention is the second most important risk-increasing factor in fatal and injury large truck and passenger vehicle crashes. Major factors linked to distraction/inattention are fatigue, alcohol, conversation, work pressure, and total hours driving