SAFE 2 SAVE App encourages and rewards Safe Driving

The Woodlands, TX – In 2016, there were 109,658 traffic crashes in Texas involving distracted driving – up 3 percent over 2015 according to TxDOT. More than 3,000 people were seriously injured as a result, and 455 died. These crashes were highest among new and younger drivers ages 16 to 34.

Even with the recent Texas law that went into effect September 2017 banning texting while driving, there continues to be an issue with distracted drivers on the road. It is not just sending text messages anymore, there are many other distractions that contribute to drivers not paying attention on our roadways. Recent studies show there are increasing reports of teens using the popular app Snapchat while driving, resulting in a significant increase in distracted driving incidents. A SAFE 2 SAVE study in 2018 showed that 90% of the college students surveyed use Snapchat while driving with 54% sending messages and photos. Only 10% check snap maps and 90% of the students check Snapchat stories. When asked the main reason for using Snapchat and driving, the students said FOMO, fear of missing out.