# Distracted Driving Stats This Texting and Driving Infographic is Alarming By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texting-and-driving-infographic References: [s3.amazonaws](https://s3.amazonaws.com/infographics/Texting-And-Driving-800.png) & [carinsurance.org](http://www.carinsurance.org/) Highlighting the dangers of carelessness, the 'Texting and Driving' infographic seeks to show the downsides of multitasking. Focused in the US, this chart details the legalities surrounding the issue and provides tips for avoiding temptation when it comes to this potentially fatal habit. Even though the content is geographically specific, the information and implications apply well beyond the immediate American scope. The chart is colored almost completely in green, and is exceptionally well designed, broken into sections that appropriately piece together most important sides of this topic. Hopefully able to wake up those who still don't understand the incredibly risky nature of distracted driving, this is a well-intentioned and beautifully designed piece looking to make a difference. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Distracted Driving Awareness:** Opportunities for creating educational programs or technologies to promote awareness and prevent distracted driving. - **Multitasking Avoidance Techniques:** Opportunities for developing applications or tools that can help individuals avoid temptation and reduce distracted driving. - **Safer Driving Technologies:** Opportunities for innovating technologies for safer driving such as self-driving cars or advanced driver assistance systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for developing and integrating safer driving technologies and features into vehicles. - **Tech Industry:** Opportunities for creating applications, tools, or wearable tech that promote safe driving practices. - **Insurance Industry:** Opportunities for partnering with technology or automotive companies to promote and incentivize safe driving practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Traffic Fatality Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadwayreport.md) - [Teen Driving Safety Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldengauge-program.md) - [High-Risk Roadway Identification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highrisk-roadway.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [AI Infographic Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text2infographic.md) - [Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-device-addiction.md)